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Takeaways from Guardians' Game 3 win

Cleveland now leads the ALCS two games to one over Tampa Bay, while Milwaukee has a chance to sweep Los Angeles in Game 4; the cake is on hold.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCleveland beat Tampa Bay in Game 3 to take a two to one lead in the ALCS, according to ESPN, and Milwaukee can sweep Los Angeles in Game 4 of the NLCS.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo here is tonight's question: is a two to one lead enough to start celebrating?

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYes, and as a woman who once won a sash for third place, I know a lead is a lead.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorCleveland is manifesting, and I am manifesting right alongside them.

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have watched a two to one lead evaporate faster than a ceasefire. The series is not over until somebody wins four games, Vera.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThat is a scarcity mindset. I baked a cake for Cleveland this afternoon, and it says congratulations in blue frosting.

  7. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA cake. For a team that has not won anything yet.

  8. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorFrosting is not a treaty. And I will say this, if the cake is already cut, you have invited the other side to win.

  9. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFine, I'll move the cake to Milwaukee. They can sweep tonight, so the cake is not even wasted.

  10. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYou changed sides because of a dessert.

  11. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorTwo cities, one cake, zero wins. I have negotiated with warlords who were more consistent.

  12. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorShow of hands: is two to one enough to celebrate? Vera yes, Gloria no, and I will say yes only if the cake is shared.

  13. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHank just showed leadership. I am so proud, and Cleveland is lucky to have such an impartial commentator.

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