32,531 fans at Progressive Field were in store for a rollercoaster of emotions, and they were treated to an instant classic in Game 3 of the ALCS. After a stunning three-run eighth inning by the Yankees off Emmanuel Clase, the Guardians were down to their final out in the ninth inning. Vogt called upon Jhonkensy Noel to hit a two-out, two-run homer, and “Big Christmas” delivered with one of the most impactful swings of the season. After a scoreless top of the 10th inning which featured a masterful play by Andres Gimenez, David Fry delivered the final blow. The All-Star launched a two-out, two-run homer of his own to left field to walk it off for the Guardians. The ALCS continues from Progressive Field for Games 4 and 5 on Friday and Saturday.
The Browns have informed the city of Cleveland of their intention to move forward on a new domed stadium in Brook Park. In a news conference Thursday at Cleveland's city hall, Mayor Justin Bibb expressed his disappointment in the decision. Dee and Jimmy Haslam addressed the team's decision in a statement, saying it was the result of trying to "find the optimal long-term solution for our stadium." The cost of the state-of-the-art stadium and entertainment complex will be around $2.4 billion dollars. And, plans are to have it open by the 2029 season.