The New York Yankees eliminated the Cleveland Guardians in extra innings to secure their first World Series appearance since 2009, achieving victory in five games.
Giancarlo Stanton's clutch two-run home run in the sixth inning marked his 16th postseason homer, crucial for the Yankees' comeback in the crucial Game 5.
The Yankees are now set to face either the New York Mets or Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, renewing historic rivalries that have been dormant.
In postseason history, teams leading 3-1 have historically gone on to win, a trend the Yankees hope to continue as they re-enter the World Series.
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