Free play for Tuesday will be on the Yankees to make it 2 in a row over the Guardians.
Last week, Cleveland took 2 of the 3 played against New York in the Bronx, but last night it was the Yankees grabbing a 7-5 series-opening win in 10 innings.
Since taking the opening pair at Yankee Stadium, the Guardians have now lost 4 of their past 5, while the Yankees have pieced together a 3-1 run that has them tied atop the A.L. East with the Rays.
Gerrit Cole allowed 3 home runs and 4 total runs last week at home in a 5-4 loss to Cleveland. I expect a different approach to the Guardians' attack tonight from Cole. Cole is still 7-3 for his career against the Guardians.
Slade Cecconi pitched well in his start last week in New York, as he worked 6 innings with only 1 run allowed in a no-decision. Even with that quality start, Cecconi's ERA is still close to 5 for the season.
New York holds a slight 5-3 edge over Cleveland since last season. Go with the Yankees to take another on Tuesday at Progressive Field.