Mon Oct 14 23:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Guardians’ Alex Cobb to Start Game 1 of ALCS Against Yankees

**CLEVELAND, OH** – The Cleveland Guardians have announced that right-hander Alex Cobb will be their starting pitcher for Game 1 of the American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees on Monday.

Cobb, who joined the Guardians via trade in July, will face off against Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon.

The 37-year-old Cobb had a challenging season, missing a significant portion due to injuries including a hip surgery and shoulder inflammation. He only made three regular season starts after debuting in August. However, he showcased his talent with a perfect game through six innings in his final start of the season.

Despite his recent injury setbacks, Cobb returned to the mound for Game 3 of the AL Division Series against the Detroit Tigers, pitching three innings. His performance in that outing suggests he could be ready to take on an expanded role against the Yankees.

Cobb has a career record of 79-76 with a 3.84 ERA across 13 major league seasons with various teams. His impressive performance earned him an All-Star selection in 2023.

The Guardians will be hoping for a strong outing from Cobb as they aim to upset the heavily favored Yankees in the ALCS.

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