In a game that was predicted to be a close battle, Gleyber Torres emerged as the star figure, proving once again his worth as one of the most consistent hitters in the New York Yankees. In the second match of the Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardiansthe Venezuelan had three hits in five at-bats, being a fundamental piece in the victory of the Bronx Bombers by a score of 6-3.
A hot first bat
Placed as the leadoff hitter in the lineup, Torres showed himself from the first inning as a real danger for the rival defense. With his speed and ability to put the ball in play, the Venezuelan second baseman generated constant pressure on the pitchers of Cleveland. Each of his hits was key to keeping the bases loaded and creating scoring opportunities for his teammates.
A victory that consolidates the advantage
Thanks to the outstanding performance of Torres and the solid work of the Yankees’ starting rotation, the team of New York managed to take a comfortable 2-0 lead in the series. This victory not only brings the Yankees to the World Series, but also strengthens the team’s confidence for the upcoming games.
