New York Yankees Punch ALCS Ticket for 41st Time—Bullpen Streak and Cole's 87-Pitch Gem Shines

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The defeated the Kansas City Royals with a 3-1 scoreline.

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He performed brilliantly with an outstanding seven inning performance, allowing just one run on six hits and striking out four without issuing a walk.

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Jazz Chisholm Jr had exchanged few words with Maikel Garcia, leading to a brief benches-clearing incident.

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The Yankees fans were over the moon after the victory, with many expressing their excitement both in Kauffman Stadium and on social media platforms.

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The Yankees' bullpen continued their impressive run, extending their scoreless streak to 15 2/3 innings in the postseason.

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The Yankees now await the winner of the Detroit-Cleveland American League Division Series, which will be decided in Game 5 on Saturday.

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