McKenzie superb for 7 innings as Guardians edge Yankees 2-0

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    About the same time New York Yankees star Aaron Judge grabbed a helmet and bat to pinch-hit, the Guardians committed a ninth-inning error that threatened to sabotage a great win.

    In the moment, manager Terry Francona's emotions nearly got the best of him.

    "When the ball came out of his glove, I almost started crying," Francona said.

    Cleveland pulled it together.

    Triston McKenzie shut down New York's big-bashing lineup over seven superb innings in a combined one-hitter and closer Emmanuel Clase survived a harrowing ninth, giving the Guardians a 2-0 win over the Yankees on Sunday.

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