Yankees vs Guardians: Starting pitchers and lineups: How to watch AL Championship Series Game 3

The New York Yankees have gained an advantage in the American League Championship Series (ALCS) by winning the first two games against the Cleveland Guardians at their home stadium. As a result, the series has now gone to Cleveland with the Yankees in a commanding position.

The Yankees need just two more victories to secure their first World Series appearance since 2009, and the stakes are high. The organization, which has an impressive history of 27 World Series titles, is eager to end what it considers a prolonged drought. Despite the Yankees' strong performance, they are not underestimating the Guardians. The Guardians have shown potential, and the Yankees know that the series is far from over.

During Game 2, the Guardians had opportunities to turn the game in their favor, but they could not capitalize, leaving the bases loaded in consecutive innings. The Guardians realize they may not be able to match the Yankees in terms of sheer power, as the Yankees led the league with 237 home runs in the regular season. However, they are focused on finding key hits at crucial moments to turn the tide in their favor.

The Guardians face a challenging task, but their immediate goal is to bring the ALCS back to New York, where they hope to turn the series in their favor.

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When and where is the AL Championship Series Game 3 played?

Game 3 of the American League Championship Series will be played at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Thursday at 5:08 p.m. ET.

Yankees vs Guardians: Starting pitchers and lineups

New York Yankees

Clarke Schmidt is set to make his second start of the postseason. During his first start in Game 3 of the ALDS at Kansas City, he pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing two runs. Despite his solid performance, the game ended in a no-decision.

Probable lineup:

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland has not made an official announcement regarding the starter for Game 3. However, it seems likely that Matthew Boyd will be chosen, given that the Guardians' No. 2 starter for the American League Division Series (ALDS) would be on regular rest to retake the mound on Thursday. Boyd’s recent performances and pitching schedule make him a strong candidate for this pivotal game at home.

Probable lineup:

How to watch Game 3 of the ALCS?

Game 3 of the Yankees vs. Guardians AL championship series can be seen on TBS, truTV, and Max.

All games are also available in the U.S. on MLB.TV

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