{
  "id": 7712513,
  "title": "Bazzana whacks two home runs in vital MLB win for Guardians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/bazzana-whacks-two-home-runs-in-vital-mlb-win-for-guardians-7712513",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:27:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-16/travis-bazzana-scores-two-home-runs-for-guardians/107160668"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cleveland Guardians baseball player Travis Bazzana showcased his skills by hitting two home runs in a crucial game, leading the team to a 7-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox. The Australian, Cleveland's first overall draft pick, has already made an impressive start to his rookie season, scoring multiple home runs. This win secures a pivotal American League Central standings position for the Guardians, with the team trailing the Chicago White Sox by just half a game. The Guardians have recently won their last two games against the White Sox, giving them a narrow lead. If they finish the regular season with more wins, they could secure a post-season spot through a wildcard berth. Bazzana's impressive performance came in his second game of the MLB season where he hit a solo homer in the first inning, giving the Guardians a 3-0 lead. Later, with the score at 6-4, he hit another solo shot to level the score. Other key players, including Brayan Rocchio, also contributed to the win with their strong performances. The Guardians' record improved to 77-75, while the White Sox are close behind at 77-74, with 10 games remaining in the regular season.",
  "summary": "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.",
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        "title": "Bazzana whacks two home runs in vital MLB win for Guardians",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/bazzana-whacks-two-home-runs-in-vital-mlb-win-for-guardians",
        "published": "2026-09-16T05:27:35.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}