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Mike: “Dog, hold on a second… Cleveland steals one in New York, 8-7! We just saw a ten-inning thriller at Yankee Stadium. The Indians score four in the fourth, three in the sixth, and then it comes down to the tenth. Matt Holdcraft with the sacrifice fly — Cleveland walks off! This is playoff baseball!”

Mad Dog: “MIKE, I don’t even know where to start! The Yankees had their chances, Searles going 3-for-5 with a homer, a double, two RBIs — he’s putting Cleveland pitchers through hell! But what happens? Cleveland just keeps chipping away, keeps hitting, and in the end, they win on a fly ball in the tenth. This is the kind of game that will haunt the Yankees if they don’t respond in Game 2!”

Mike: “Dog, the Yankees were in it the whole way. They tied it in the eighth, they’re battling, but Cleveland’s clutch hitting — Osorio driving in three, Cervantes with two RBIs — that’s what playoff teams do. They don’t fold. They take advantage of mistakes.”

Mad Dog: “Mistakes?! MIKE, both pitching staffs were hanging meat! Niccolai gave up seven runs in 5.1 innings, Deming gave up seven as well! And yet, it’s Cleveland that comes out on top. Ten innings, back-and-forth, and the Indians walk out with the W. That’s just playoff baseball, old-school chaos!”

Mike: “Exactly, Dog. This series is just getting started. Cleveland has that 1-0 edge, they’re on the road, and now the Yankees have to respond tomorrow or they’re facing elimination. That’s a lot of pressure, especially with the Indians playing like this.”

Mad Dog: “Pressure? MIKE, the Yankees have talent, sure, but Cleveland just showed they can hang, hit, and win in the clutch. The tenth inning says it all: a one-run game, bases loaded, and Holdcraft delivers. This isn’t some walk in the park — Cleveland is dangerous.”

Mike: “So bottom line, Dog: Cleveland 1, New York 0. Game 2 tomorrow, and the Yankees better figure it out, or this Wild Card series is over before they know it.”

Mad Dog: “MIKE, if I’m the Yankees, I’m worried. Cleveland’s offense is swinging hot, their pitching is scrappy but effective, and they just stole a game in the Bronx. This is the kind of series that can snowball in a hurry — and Cleveland’s got the momentum!”