34-year-old outfielder Giancarlo Stanton was named the American League Championship Series Most Valuable Player after helping the New York Yankees earn a berth in the World Series, defeating the Cleveland Guardians. The Yankees won the series with a 2-5 victory in Game 5, and Stanton, born in Panorama City, California, hit home runs in three straight games. His two-run home run in the sixth inning evened the score at 2-2 with two outs, keeping the Yankees in the game.

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The game entered the 10th inning, when Dominican star Juan Soto hit a three-run home run that sealed the victory for New York. Stanton’s performance was key throughout the series, with all four of his hits being homers, driving seven home runs and scoring five runs. With this win, the Yankees advanced to their first World Series since 2009, where they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies. Now, Stanton and the Yankees await the winner of the Dodgers vs. Mets to find out who they will face in the World Series.