Paul Goldschmidt homered early, Ryan McMahon stayed hot, and Cody Bellinger delivered the decisive blow as the Yankees survived a tense 10-inning affair.

When the New York Yankees traded for Ryan McMahon last July, it was supposed to solve a major problem. The Yanks hadn't gotten much production at all out of third base. McMahon looked to be the solution.

Cody Bellinger hit a two-run single with the bases loaded in the 10th inning and the New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-5.

The New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians open a 3-game series Monday in Cleveland, Ohio. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET

The Cleveland Guardians had a strong showing from Angel Martinez to begin a home series against the New York Yankees. Unfortunately, a mix of early and late runs given up doomed the team, as they would go on to fall,

Angel Martínez’s two-run homer wasn’t enough as the Yankees scored twice in the 10th to edge the Guardians 7-5 at Progressive Field.

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