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Rocchio's Ninth-Inning Blast Seals Guardians' Comeback Win
3 Jul
Summary
- Brayan Rocchio hit a walk-off two-run homer in the ninth inning.
- The Guardians overcame a three-run deficit to win 6-5.
- Cleveland and Chicago are the top two teams in the AL Central.
Brayan Rocchio cemented a stunning comeback victory for the Cleveland Guardians with a two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning on Thursday night. The Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-5 in the series opener, rallying from a three-run deficit to achieve the win. This victory keeps Cleveland just behind Chicago in the AL Central standings.
Earlier in the game, pinch-hitter David Fry launched a solo homer in the seventh, narrowing the Guardians' deficit to 5-4. The crucial blow came in the ninth when Rocchio connected with a 99 mph fastball, sending it down the right-field line for his sixth home run of the season. Tim Herrin earned the win with a perfect inning of relief.
