Bazzana's 3-run homer, Rocchio's 2 RBIs lift Guardians past Orioles 9-5
Travis Bazzana hit a three-run homer, Brayan Rocchio drove in two runs, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday night. Cleveland (74-72), which clinched the season series over the Orioles, holds the final AL wild card. Jo Adell and Patrick Bailey each hit RBI singles before Bazzana extended the lead to 5-0 in the second inning with his 11th home run of the…
In a thrilling matchup on Tuesday night, the Cleveland Guardians emerged victorious over the Baltimore Orioles, securing a 9-5 win with Travis Bazzana's three-run homer leading the charge. The Guardians, currently holding a 74-72 record, successfully clinched the season series against the Orioles, positioning themselves for a potential wild card spot in the American League.
Jo Adell and Patrick Bailey contributed RBI singles to set the stage for Bazzana's 11th home run of the season, which extended the Guardians' lead to 5-0 in the second inning. The Orioles mounted a spirited comeback, scoring five runs over the following two innings, but José Ramírez saved the day for the Guardians with a crucial run in the seventh inning.
Tanner Bibee's stellar pitching, allowing only five runs on six hits, supported the team's efforts, while Tim Herrin earned the win with an impressive 1 1/3 hitless and scoreless innings. Despite a late rally, the Orioles struggled to sustain their momentum, with Brandon Young's 3 2/3 innings of work and a team ERA of 3.71 providing little resistance for Cleveland.
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