By Anthony Castrovince
NEW YORK — Overmatched in payroll, but not in perseverance, the Indians toppled the vaunted Yankees and punched their ticket to an American League Championship Series berth against the Red Sox.
Behind a patient offensive attack, a bend-but-don’t-break start from former LSU standout Paul Byrd and some resolute relief work on Monday night, the Tribe pulled off a captivating, 6-4 victory in Game 4 of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium.
Now, it’s on to Boston, where the Indians will open the best-of-seven ALCS on Friday night at Fenway Park. It will be the Tribe’s first ALCS appearance since 1998.
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