This was the way it was always supposed to be, right? The big powerful New York Yankees ending the Cleveland Guardians’ season? Well there you go, it happened.
Though, to be fair, it should have happened a long time ago if you asked anyone before the playoffs. This Guardians team wasn’t supposed to be here. They don’t hit enough home runs, they don’t have enough experience, they won a weak division. Say whatever you want about them, but they still swept the Rays and took the Yankees to the ropes. With a shoestring budget and a hope and a prayer they brought Cleveland immense joy in the summer of 2022.