The New York Yankees have officially clinched the American League’s No. 1 seed, ensuring home-field advantage throughout the AL Championship Series. This achievement comes after the Cleveland Guardians lost to the Houston Astros 4-3 on Saturday.
As a result of their strong performance, the Yankees will receive a bye to the American League Division Series (ALDS), which is scheduled to commence on October 5. They will face the winner of the series between the Baltimore Orioles and either the Detroit Tigers or Kansas City Royals.
The Guardians’ defeat confirms their position as the No. 2 seed in the American League, placing them just ahead of the Houston Astros in the standings.
In related news, the Los Angeles Dodgers have secured the top seed in the National League.
