Brayan Rocchio's 2-run double rallies Guardians past White Sox 7-6
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Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Brayan Rocchio delivered a two-run double in the ninth inning, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 7-6 comeback victory over the Chicago White Sox on September 15. Trailing 6-5, Rocchio's hit off Grant Taylor propelled Cleveland to a win that tightens the AL Central race. Rookie Travis Bazzana contributed significantly with two home runs, including one that helped establish an early 3-0 lead. Chicago initially fought back, scoring four runs in the sixth inning to take the lead. The Guardians remain right in the mix for the division title as they prepare for the series finale against the White Sox on September 16.
- •Guardians rally in the ninth to secure a crucial win
- •Rocchio's hit leads to victory after trailing late in the game
- •Bazzana hits two home runs for Cleveland
- •White Sox scored four runs in the sixth to take the lead
- •Teams face off again in the series finale on September 16
- 2:16 AMYahoo Sports — It’s Brayan Rocchio’s World, We’re Just Living in it.
- 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Rocchio delivers 2-run double in 9th, Guardians rally to stun White Sox 7-6 and tighten AL Central
"Brayan Rocchio came through again, hitting a two-run double with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Cleveland Guardians a comeback 7-6 win over the Chicago White Sox that tightened the AL Central race on Tuesday night. With runners at second and third, Rocchio, who has seven career walk-off plate appearances, hit a fly toward the left-field corner off Grant Taylor (7-3) that just eluded a diving try by outfielder Sam Antonacci. When the ball hit the turf, Rocchio flung his helmet in the air and Cleveland's dugout emptied onto the field to celebrate.
"Chicago White Sox 6 - Cleveland Guardians 7
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 2:16 AMIt’s Brayan Rocchio’s World, We’re Just Living in it.
Chicago White Sox 6 - Cleveland Guardians 7
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 1:59 AMRocchio delivers 2-run double in 9th, Guardians rally to stun White Sox 7-6 and tighten AL Central
Brayan Rocchio came through again, hitting a two-run double with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Cleveland Guardians a comeback 7-6 win over the Chicago White Sox that tightened the AL Central race on Tuesday night. With runners at second and third, Rocchio, who has seven career walk-off plate appearances, hit a fly toward the left-field corner off Grant Taylor (7-3) that just eluded a diving try by outfielder Sam Antonacci. When the ball hit the turf, Rocchio flung his helmet in the air and Cleveland's dugout emptied onto the field to celebrate.
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