Travis Bazzana's 1st MLB homer highlights Guardians' win over Twins
- On Friday, Australian rookie Travis Bazzana hit his first major league home run, a 427-foot two-run shot in the first inning, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
- Bazzana, the 2024 first-overall draft pick, was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on April 28 and has adapted quickly, stealing two bases and scoring twice in his ninth game since promotion.
- Guardians starter Parker Messick allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings, while Jose Ramirez reached 1,700 career hits with a seventh-inning RBI single, extending Cleveland's lead to 5-3.
- Closer Cade Smith secured his 11th save in 13 opportunities despite allowing a run in the ninth, clinching the Guardians' third consecutive victory at Progressive Field.
- Cleveland RHP Tanner Bibee will face Minnesota RHP Joe Ryan on Saturday, with Bibee carrying a 0-5 record and 4.58 ERA into the matchup.
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From Down Under to Over the Wall: Travis Bazzana Belts First Major League Home Run
On Friday, May 9, in a series-opening contest against the Minnesota Twins, former No. 1 overall pick Travis Bazzana belted his first career big league home run into deep right-center field. His hot streak continues after the Guardians' road trip.
Travis Bazzana hits his first major league homer in the Guardians’ 6-4 win over the Twins
Travis Bazzana hit his first major league home run, rookie Parker Messick allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings and the Guardians won their third straight, beating the Twins, 6-4, on May 8. José Ramírez reached 1,700 career hits with a liner just past the outstretched glove of Minnesota shortstop Brooks Lee and into left […]
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Travis Bazzana’s 1st MLB homer highlights Guardians’ win over Twins
Australian rookie Travis Bazzana hit his first major league homer, a two-run shot as part of a four-run first inning, sending the Cleveland Guardians on their way to a 6-4 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday night.Guardians starter Parker Messick (4-1) worked 5 2/3 innings, giving up one run on seven hits. The left-hander struck out seven and walked one, helping American League Central-leading Cleveland to its third consecutive v…
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Travis Bazzana hits his first major league homer in the Guardians' 6-4 win over the Twins
Travis Bazzana hit his first major league home run, rookie Parker Messick allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings and the Cleveland Guardians won their third straight, beating the Minnesota Twins 6-4.
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