Former NC State All-American Carlos Rodon Pitches a Gem in Game 1 of the ALCS

Former NC State All-American Carlos Rodon pitched a gem last night, leading the Yankees to a 5-2 win over the Guardians in Game 1 of the 2024 ALCS.

Rodon gave up 1 earned run in 6 innings pitched, striking out 9, while only allowing 3 hits. This was Rodon’s 3rd career postseason start, and his first postseason Quality Start.

Carlos Rodón generated 25 swings and misses tonight, the most by a @Yankees pitcher in a #postseason game under pitch tracking (since 2008).

h/t @SlangsOnSports pic.twitter.com/bK6TCzGUF8

— MLB (@MLB) October 15, 2024

Carlos Rodón was bringing the whiffs tonight 💨 pic.twitter.com/4Y92tQWfxS

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) October 15, 2024