New York Yankees reach first World Series since 2009

The New York Yankees secured their spot in the World Series for the first time since 2009 by defeating the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in the final of their best-of-seven American League Championship Series.

In game five, the Yankees triumphed 5-2, highlighted by Juan Soto's three-run homer off Cleveland's Hunter Gaddis in the 10th inning.

Earlier, Giancarlo Stanton had tied the game at 2-2 with a two-run homer in the sixth inning.