Carlos Rodon left his emotions at home and delivered the gem the Yankees needed to open the ALCS.

Rodon delivered six brilliant one-run innings as the Yankees held off the Guardians for a 5-2 win in Game 1 of the ALCS.

Rodon struck out nine batters after vowing to avoid the blowouts that marked a disappointing ALDS start against the Royals.

The Yankees struck first with a solo home run by Juan Soto, then added three runs on two wild pitches and a sacrifice fly by Aaron Judge.

Giancarlo Stanton tacked on the final run with a monster home run to left field in the seventh inning.

Luke Weaver got the last six outs after Tim Hill allowed three baserunners in a row to open the eighth inning.