Oct 14, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) hits a solo home run during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians in game one of the ALCS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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WATCH : Juan Soto 1st playoffs home run as a Yankee

Juan Soto gave the Yankees an early lead in the Game 1 of ALCS

During Game 1 of ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians, Juan Soto has homered for the first time in those playoffs as a Yankee.

The solo shot came during the 3rd inning off Alex Cobb who was charged with three runs and five hits over 2 2/3 innings.

Here is the video of Juan Soto’s first home run in this post-season as a Yankee :

JUAN SOTO'S FIRST PLAYOFF HOME RUN AS A YANKEE! pic.twitter.com/HvCYicsLm1
— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) October 15, 2024

Later on the game, Giancarlo Stanton also homered and the Yankees won 5-2 to grab Game 1 victory.

“I’m always looking for fastball” Juan Soto said in post-game interview, “I know i hit hardest played in the first. I was doubting that he’s gonna try to do it again so i was ready for the fastball”

Behind this demonstration of power, the Yankees saw a strong performance from Carlos Rodon on the mount.

He finished the game with nine-strikeout, three-hit, one earned-run in 6 innings span.

Winning Game 1 : a better path to win the serie ?

In all best-of-seven postseason series, teams that win Game 1 have advanced to win the series 123 out of 191 times (64%).

Specifically, in series using the current 2-3-2 format, home teams that capture Game 1 have won the series 66 out of 99 times (67%).

Game 2 between the Guardians and the Yankees will take place tonight at 7:38 pm ET on TBS. Gerrit Cole and Tanner Bibee will be on the mount.

Photo Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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