October 20, 2024

Juan Soto's 3-run homer in 10th sends Yankees past Guardians 5-2 and into World Series for 41st time

CLEVELAND (AP) — 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 — and first in 15 years — by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series on Saturday night.

TOM WITHERS, Associated Press

New York Yankees' Juan Soto celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the 10th inning in Game 5 of the baseball AL Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning in Game 5 of the baseball AL Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton, center, watches his two-run home run off Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) during the sixth inning in Game 5 of the baseball AL Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton, right, celebrates with Aaron Judge after hitting three-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the sixth inning in Game 4 of the baseball AL Championship Series Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge, bottom, tries to catch a single by Cleveland Guardians' David Fry as left fielder Alex Verdugo leaps over him during the fifth inning in Game 5 of the baseball AL Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Guardians' Andrés Giménez scores as New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells handles the throw at home plate during the fifth inning in Game 5 of the baseball AL Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Yankees left fielder Alex Verdugo, top, leaps over center fielder Aaron Judge as Judge tries to catch a fly ball by Cleveland Guardians' David Fry during the fifth inning in Game 5 of the baseball AL Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee (28) throws against the New York Yankees during the fourth inning in Game 5 of the baseball AL Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez )ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Tanner Bibee reacts after striking out New York Yankees' Aaron Judge during the third inning in Game 5 of the baseball AL Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Yankees' Juan Soto watches his three-run home run against the Cleveland Guardians during the 10th inning in Game 5 of the baseball AL Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge walks back toward the dugout after striking out against the Cleveland Guardians during the third inning in Game 5 of the baseball AL Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Guardians' Josh Naylor celebrates after scoring on a RBI double by his brother, Bo Naylor, during the second inning in Game 5 of the baseball AL Championship Series against the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fans hold up a sign during the second inning in Game 5 of the baseball AL Championship Series between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Yankees' Gleyber Torres (25) slides across home plate after being tagge out by Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor during the first inning in Game 5 of the baseball AL Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez )ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Yankees' Juan Soto, center, watches his three-run home run off Cleveland Guardians pitcher Hunter Gaddis, left, during the 10th inning in Game 5 of the baseball AL Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Yankees' Juan Soto hits a three-run home run off Cleveland Guardians pitcher Hunter Gaddis (33) during the 10th inning in Game 5 of the baseball AL Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)ASSOCIATED PRESS

CLEVELAND (AP) — 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 — and first in 15 years — by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series on Saturday night.

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Soto, who was acquired in a seven-player trade with San Diego in December, moved the Bronx Bombers into position with one big swing.

The Yankees will try to win their 28th title against either the New York Mets or Los Angeles Dodgers. Game 6 of the NL Championship Series is on Sunday at Dodger Stadium.

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