Juan Soto's 3-run homer in 10th sends Yankees past Guardians 5-2 and into World Series for 41st time
Juan Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees advanced to their 41st World Series by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series
By TOM WITHERS
Published - Oct 20, 2024, 09:30 AM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:11 PM EST
CLEVELAND (AP) — Juan Soto was supposed to be the difference-maker, the one who pushed the New York Yankees back to the top.
They're one step away.
Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Yankees advanced to their 41st World Series — and first in 15 years — by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series on Saturday night.
Baseball’s biggest brand is going back to October’s main stage.
