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MLB League Championship Series: Exciting Matchups Ahead

The MLB League Championship Series is heating up, with two thrilling games scheduled for today. The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to extend their scoreless innings streak against the New York Mets, while the New York Yankees host the Cleveland Guardians in a highly anticipated matchup.

Game 1: New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers

• Time: 4:08 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX
• Pitching Matchup: Sean Manaea (12-6, 3.47 ERA) vs. Ryan Brasier (1-0, 3.54 ERA)
• Lineups:
  • Mets: Francisco Lindor (SS), Mark Vientos (3B), Brandon Nimmo (LF), Pete Alonso (1B), Starling Marte (RF), Jesse Winker (DH), Jose Iglesias (2B), Tyrone Taylor (CF), Francisco Alvarez (C)
  • Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani (DH), Mookie Betts (RF), Teoscar Hernandez (LF), Freddie Freeman (1B), Will Smith (C), Tommy Edman (SS), Max Muncy (3B), Kike Hernandez (2B), Andy Pages (CF)

The Dodgers are leading the series 1-0 and will look to continue their momentum with a strong pitching performance from Ryan Brasier. Meanwhile, the Mets will rely on Sean Manaea to help them even the series.

Game 2: Cleveland Guardians at New York Yankees

• Time: 7:38 p.m. ET
• TV: TBS
• Pitching Matchup: Alex Cobb (2-1, 2.76 ERA) vs. Carlos Rodon (16-9, 3.96 ERA)
• Lineups:
  • Guardians: Steven Kwan (LF), David Fry (DH), Jose Ramirez (3B), Lane Thomas (CF), Josh Naylor (1B), Jhonkensy Noel (RF), Bo Naylor (C), Andres Gimenez (2B), Brayan Rocchio (SS)
  • Yankees: Gleyber Torres (2B), Juan Soto (RF), Aaron Judge (CF), Austin Wells (C), Giancarlo Stanton (DH), Jazz Chisholm Jr. (3B), Anthony Volpe (SS), Anthony Rizzo (1B), Alex Verdugo (LF)

This matchup promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to take an early lead in the series. Carlos Rodon will look to lead the Yankees to victory, while Alex Cobb will try to shut down the Yankees’ powerful offense.