Emmanuel Clase was virtually invincible in the regular season. In the postseason, he's been hit hard, and now twice in a row by the Yankees.

A pitcher-catcher duo is a sacred partnership in the sport of baseball. If a batter attempts to charge the mound, it's the catcher that puts himself on the line

It's been a tale of two seasons for Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase. The Cleveland Guardians reliever was the best closer in the MLB this season, allowing only five runs in 74 innings pitched. Clase led the American League in saves for the third straight year and was named an All-Star each of the last three years.