Cody Bellinger caught first pitch from his dad then sent Yankees to ALDS

Before Game 2, Clay threw the ceremonial first pitch to his son, Cody Bellinger. Three hours after this moment, David Bednar struck out Caleb Durbin to officially end the series. This sequence of events culminated in Cody Bellinger sending the Yankees to the ALDS. The emotional connection between father and son preceded the team's critical victory, marking a significant milestone in the postseason as the Yankees advanced further into the American League Division Series competition.