Entering Thursday night’s American League Championship Series, the Cleveland Guardians were two games down in the series against the New York Yankees. Former Washington State Cougar Kyle Manzardo’s bat was in dire need of a win and helped Cleveland make it happen.

Manzardo hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the third inning to put Cleveland up 2-1. The at-bat marks Manzardo’s first career postseason home run after making his MLB debut with Cleveland earlier this season.

Manzardo also singled in the first inning, giving the restricted hitter two hits in three at bats that night.

Cleveland ultimately needed a walk-off homer from David Fry in the bottom of the 10th to claim a 7–5 victory and tie the series at 2–1 in New York’s favor.

The ALCS continues Friday evening on TBS at 5:08 PM PT.

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