Soto’s late blast lifts New York Yankees into first World Series since 2009

• Yankees beat Guardians 5-2 in 10 innings in Game 5
• New York clinch first AL pennant since 2009 season
• Yanks reach World Series for 41st time in club history

Juan Soto hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees advanced to their 41st World Series - and first in 15 years - by beating the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 5 of the AL Championship Series on Saturday night.

Baseball's biggest brand is going back to October's main stage.