Guardians Sweep Tigers
Travis Bazzana singles home the winning run in the 10th inning to sweep doubleheader.
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Travis Bazzana delivered the winning hit in the 10th inning Friday, singling home Brayan Rocchio to give the Cleveland Guardians a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers. The win completed a doubleheader sweep for Cleveland, with Bazzana proving to be the difference-maker in both games Yahoo Sports.
Bazzana's Dramatic Two-Run Homer Ties Game in Eighth
Bazzana was quiet through most of the night until the eighth inning, when he launched a two-run homer off Tigers reliever Jacob Waguespack. The blast tied the score and kept Cleveland's hopes alive heading into extra innings Yahoo Sports.
Rocchio's Baserunning Sets Up Walk-Off Single
Brayan Rocchio reached base on a fielder's choice in the 10th inning, then showed aggressive baserunning by stealing both second and third. His positioning put him in scoring position for Bazzana's at-bat Yahoo Sports.
With Rocchio on third, Bazzana lined a single up the middle against Tigers closer Kenley Jansen. The hit scored Rocchio easily to end the game Yahoo Sports.
Late-Game Heroics Cap Perfect Doubleheader Day
Friday's nightcap proved to be a tight contest throughout. The Guardians came back from being down, with Bazzana's eighth-inning blast forcing extra innings. The walk-off single then sealed Cleveland's sweep of both games Yahoo Sports.
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