Brayan Rocchio hits grand slam and walk-off homer for Cleveland Guardians
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Cleveland Guardians infielder Brayan Rocchio delivered a historic performance in the first game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on September 4, 2026. Rocchio recorded both a grand slam and a walk-off home run, helping the Guardians defeat the Tigers 7-6 at Progressive Field. The Tigers initially held leads of 3-0 and 6-1 before the Guardians fought back to close the gap. Rocchio tied the game with his grand slam and eventually ended the contest with a solo shot in the ninth inning. This feat makes him the sixth player in Major League Baseball history to hit a grand slam and a walk-off home run in the same game. Manager Stephen Vogt noted the rarity of the accomplishment as the teams moved to the second game of their scheduled doubleheader.
- •Brayan Rocchio hit a grand slam and a walk-off solo home run against the Detroit Tigers.
- •The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-6 on September 4, 2026.
- •Rocchio is the sixth player in MLB history to achieve this statistical combination.
- •The performance occurred during the first game of a scheduled doubleheader in Cleveland.
- 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians’ Brayan Rocchio Makes Astounding Home Run History
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