Bazzana whacks two home runs in vital MLB win for Guardians
Australian Travis Bazzana has continued his impressive rookie season with two home runs, helping Cleveland secure a crucial 7-6 win over the Chicago White Sox in its battle for a Major League Baseball play-off berth.
Travis Bazzana, the first overall draft pick for the Cleveland Guardians, has scored two home runs in a single game for the second time this season in Major League Baseball. The Australian has continued his impressive rookie season, contributing to the Guardians' crucial 7-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox. The win puts Cleveland in second place in the American League Central standings, just half a game behind the White Sox.
The Guardians have secured a major league baseball playoff berth. Bazzana's performance marked his second consecutive home run in a game this season, following his impressive debut. The shortstop hit a solo homer in the first inning, giving Cleveland a 3-0 lead, and then hit another solo shot in the sixth inning to further solidify the win.
Brayan Rocchio added two runs to the score with a two-run double in the ninth inning. The Guardians improved their record to 77-75, with 10 games remaining in the regular season. The White Sox are also at 77-74.
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