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Brayan Rocchio Hits a 2-Run Homer, Cleveland Guardians Hold on in 9th to Beat Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1

Brayan Rocchio’s third homer and rookie C.J. Kayfus’s solo shot helped the Guardians snap a three-game losing streak, improving to 64-60, officials said.

  • On Monday night in Phoenix, the Cleveland Guardians ended a three-game slide by defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 3-1 score.
  • The Guardians' victory followed a series of Diamondbacks' struggles including a four-game losing streak and 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
  • Rookie C.J. Kayfus hit a 406-foot solo homer in the second inning and Brayan Rocchio added a two-run homer in the fifth to build a 3-0 lead.
  • Gavin Williams pitched 5⅓ scoreless innings while Cade Smith earned his seventh save by striking out All-Star Ketel Marte as Geraldo Perdomo tripled in the ninth to cut the deficit to 3-1.
  • The win improved the Guardians' record to 64-60, placing them three games behind an American League wild-card spot, while the Diamondbacks fell further behind in the NL wild-card race.
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Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer, rookie C.J. Kayfus had a solo shot and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Monday night. Gavin Williams (8-4) pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out five. The D-backs cut their deficit to 3-1 with two outs in the ninth when Geraldo Perdomo hit an RBI triple over a diving Nolan Jones in right field. Cade Smith …

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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
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