First up, the New York Yankees will look to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven set against the Cleveland Guardians. Then, in the night cap, the New York Mets will attempt to even their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at 2-2,

While the decision didn't backfire in the moment for the Guardians, Judge would hit his first home run of the playoffs five innings later.

Well, the Guardians did just that in their 6-3 loss in Game 2 of the ALCS in a stunning development. Manager Stephen Vogt later defended the decision to intentionally walk Soto with first base open and load the bases with one out for Judge while trailing, 2-0, in the second inning.