Yankees learn ALCS opponent after bonkers Guardians-Tigers ALDS Game 5

The ALCS is now set.

The Yankees will face the Guardians after Cleveland beat the Tigers, 7-3, in a decisive Game 5 on Saturday to punch its ticket to the championship series.

A five-RBI game from outfielder Lane Thomas proved to be the difference-maker before closer Emmanuel Clase slammed the door shut.

Cleveland Guardians' Emmanuel Clase reacts after striking out Detroit Tigers' Kerry Carpenter to end the eighth inning during Game 5. — Cleveland Guardians’ Emmanuel Clase reacts after striking out Detroit Tigers’ Kerry Carpenter to end the eighth inning during Game 5. AP

The Yankees will be in the ALCS for the second time in three years. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

The best-of-seven series will begin on Monday night at Yankee Stadium.

The Yankees hold a 4-2 lead over the Guardians during the regular season. Two of those games went into extra innings and five of them saw the Yankees score five or more runs.

The Bronx Bombers will be chasing their first World Series appearance since 2009.

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