The New York Yankees took care of business in the opening game of their postseason, defeating the Cleveland Guardians 4-1. After a solid start from Gerrit Cole, a home run from Anthony Rizzo gave the Yankees the lead, and they never looked back. It was a quiet night for superstar Aaron Judge, but his team stepped up around him.Being able to win low-scoring games like this is incredibly valuable for the Yankees. They have an offense that is capable of scoring in bunches, but a pitching staff whose abilities are sometimes questionable. Getting started with a dominant performance on the mound will go a long way to ease Yankees fans' concerns.The New York Yankees made sure to give Gerrit Cole the respect he deserves via Twitter.New York Yankees@YankeesIt's a Cole world and this is ice 🥶2855513It's a Cole world and this is ice 🥶 https://t.co/LcfpqsCNREThis game went about as well as it possibly could have for the Yankees. Being able to win a playoff game without production from their top offensive weapons is a great sign. It proves that the American League East champions can win in a variety of ways.sofia@GERRlTCOLE@Yankees @Gillette let’s go baby let’s go@Yankees @Gillette let’s go baby let’s goJoe@GiantsSBchampsGreat game! Starting the playoffs off right!! Onto Game 2! #RepBX twitter.com/yankees/status…New York Yankees@YankeesDub Delivered in Game 1. #RepBXPresented by @Gillette41832Dub Delivered in Game 1. #RepBXPresented by @Gillette https://t.co/P3K6o6yXE5Great game! Starting the playoffs off right!! Onto Game 2! #RepBX twitter.com/yankees/status…Kevin@KB6ChampionTurn this up twitter.com/yankees/status…New York Yankees@YankeesDub Delivered in Game 1. #RepBXPresented by @Gillette45861854Dub Delivered in Game 1. #RepBXPresented by @Gillette https://t.co/P3K6o6yXE5Turn this up 🔥🔥 twitter.com/yankees/status…After a win like this, it is only natural for fans to look ahead. Rocco Ríos Novo stan account@BC_BrysonGood now do that ten more times twitter.com/Yankees/status…New York Yankees@YankeesDub Delivered in Game 1. #RepBXPresented by @Gillette46911883Dub Delivered in Game 1. #RepBXPresented by @Gillette https://t.co/P3K6o6yXE5Good now do that ten more times twitter.com/Yankees/status…AT@YankeeWRLD@Yankees @GerritCole45 NEVER A DOUBT371@Yankees @GerritCole45 NEVER A DOUBTResidentSleeper22@ResidSleeper22@Yankees @Gillette Don't look ahead to Houston like the commentary already is. Look ahead to game 2 and only game 21@Yankees @Gillette Don't look ahead to Houston like the commentary already is. Look ahead to game 2 and only game 2The Guardians still have a chance to make a comeback this series, but it will be an uphill battle. Between dominant pitching and an excellent home-field advantage, the Yankees had everything working for them in this game. If the Cleveland Guardians cannot find a way to break through, this could be a short series.Jared Carrabis@Jared_CarrabisGuardians are gonna have to do better than averaging less than a run and a half a game if they plan on winning a game in this series. They didn’t pitch around Judge, he didn’t do anything anyway, and it still didn’t matter. The pitching’s been great, but they have to score runs.3708Guardians are gonna have to do better than averaging less than a run and a half a game if they plan on winning a game in this series. They didn’t pitch around Judge, he didn’t do anything anyway, and it still didn’t matter. The pitching’s been great, but they have to score runs.Paper@PowerfulPaper@Yankees @Gillette The crowd is singing STRONG@Yankees @Gillette The crowd is singing STRONGMichael Kasper@KasperStats@Jared_Carrabis When Judge and Stanton are complete non-factors, and the Yankees STILL plate 4 (against a decent pitcher), that's encouraging!9@Jared_Carrabis When Judge and Stanton are complete non-factors, and the Yankees STILL plate 4 (against a decent pitcher), that's encouraging!The first game in the ALDS did not disappoint, despite the low score. Seeing an offense as talented as the Guardians being shut down is always entertaining, and Yankees fans love it.The New York Yankees cannot afford to go easy on the Cleveland GuardiansDivision Series - Cleveland Guardians v New York Yankees - Game OneThe first game of the battle between two American League division winners went the Yankees' way, and they will look to keep up their momentum. The Yankees will have to be sure to come out for every game of the series with the same passion they showed in game one.Led by Jose Ramirez, the Gaurdians are no strangers to upset victories. If they are able to bounce back from this loss quickly, they can make this series a tight contest.