Joey Cantillo threw four wild pitches in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Yankees on Monday night, putting the Guardians in an even bigger hole.

That was two dozen years ago, in a different playoff series opener, and Ankiel, a talented young lefty for the St. Louis Cardinals, actually let loose five wild pitches . His career as an effective pitcher ended abruptly with that sudden, sad spectacle.

Cantillo threw four wild pitches while facing four batters Monday night, and the lack of control allowed the Yankees to take command of Game 1 in the ACLS at Yankee Stadium.