The New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians play Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday night at Progressive Field.

Juan Soto smashed a three-run home run in the 10th inning on Saturday that lifted the New York Yankees over Cleveland 5-2 and into their first World Series since 2009.

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.

Austin Wells asserted himself as a contender for AL Rookie of the Year this season, but his playoff struggles have led the Yankees to turn to Jose Trevino.

Yankees skipper Aaron Boone addressed those changes ahead of Game 3. "I mean, they've got a lefty going," Boone said in reference to Cleveland southpaw Matthew Boyd. "I'd say the

Star closer Emmanuel Clase gave up two runs in the ninth inning as the New York Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians 8-6 to take a 3-1 lead in the American League Championship Series.

Alex Verdugo reaches on an error and Gleyber Torres singles in a run off Emmanuel Clase to give the Yankees a late 8-6 lead.