The Yankees will face the Guardians after Cleveland beat the Tigers, 7-3, in a decisive Game 5 on Saturday to punch its ticket to the championship series. 

A <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/10/12/sports/guardians-lane-thomas-launches-clutch-grand-slam-in-alds-game-5/">five-RBI game from outfielder Lane Thomas</a> proved to be the difference-maker before closer Emmanuel Clase slammed the door shut.

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<figcaption>Cleveland Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase reacts after striking out Detroit Tigers’ Kerry Carpenter to end the eighth inning during Game 5. <span class="credit">AP</span></figcaption>

The series will begin on Monday night at Yankee Stadium.

The ALCS is set.{ai:summary}<p>The American League Championship Series (ALCS) is confirmed, with the Yankees set to play the Guardians after Cleveland's 7-3 victory over the Tigers in Game 5. Lane Thomas's five RBIs were pivotal, and closer Emmanuel Clase secured the win.</p><p>The series will commence on Monday night at Yankee Stadium. #sports</p>

Yankees learn ALCS opponent after bonkers Guardians-Tigers ALDS Game 5

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