NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees pounded the Guardians 10-2 to complete a three-game sweep in a series marred by fan misbehavior.
The Yankees say they’ve increased security in the stands a day after fans threw bottles, cans and other debris at Cleveland outfielders following a walk-off victory.
The Bronx’s famed Bleacher Creatures greeted Guardians center fielder Myles Straw with chants of “Crybaby!” on Sunday after Straw called Yankee Universe the “worst fan base on the planet.”
Straw was at the center of a tense ninth inning Saturday that include his face-to-face confrontation with at least one fan.
A security guard was stationed at the bottom of each aisle in right field on Sunday, but otherwise, all seemed normal.
Meanwhile, Cleveland outfielders struggled as New York won for the fifth time in six games.
Gerrit Cole bounced back from the shortest start of his career, Anthony Rizzo powered an early offensive barrage.
Cole struck out nine over 6 2/3 scoreless innings, and Rizzo’s two-run drive in the first inning tied him for the AL lead with five homers.