Guardians beat Orioles 9-5 behind Bazzana three-run home run
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Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday night behind a three-run home run from Travis Bazzana. Bazzana’s 11th home run of the season in the second inning established a 5-0 lead that Cleveland maintained for the remainder of the contest. Brayan Rocchio added two RBIs, while Tim Herrin earned the win after pitching 1 1/3 scoreless innings for the Guardians. The Orioles attempted a comeback with a two-run home run from Pete Alonso in the fifth inning but could not close the gap. Baltimore shortstop Gunnar Henderson exited the game in the eighth inning after being struck by a foul ball on his shin. The Guardians have secured the season series against the Orioles and currently occupy the final American League wild card position.
- •Travis Bazzana recorded his 11th home run and three RBIs in the win.
- •Tim Herrin earned the win, contributing to a bullpen effort of seven strikeouts.
- •Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer for the Orioles in the fifth inning.
- •Gunnar Henderson was removed from the game after fouling a ball off his shin.
- •Foster Griffin and Shane Baz are scheduled to start the series finale on Wednesday.
- 5:18 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians score vs. Orioles. Travis Bazzana sparks Cleveland offense in win
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians Bounce Back With Gritty Win Over Orioles
- 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Bazzana's 3-run homer, Rocchio's 2 RBIs lift Guardians past Orioles 9-5
"Travis Bazzana hit a three-run homer, Brayan Rocchio drove in two runs, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday night. Cleveland (74-72), which clinched the season series over the Orioles, holds the final AL wild card. Jo Adell and Patrick Bailey each hit RBI singles before Bazzana extended the lead to 5-0 in the second inning with his 11th home run of the season, giving Cleveland a lead it never surrendered.
"Assorted Guardians come up with two hit games and Travis Bazzana delivers a big hit as Guardians win to stay in the thick of the AL playoff chase.
"The Cleveland Guardians stay on pace in the playoff hunt with an impressive win over the Baltimore Orioles.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:18 AMGuardians score vs. Orioles. Travis Bazzana sparks Cleveland offense in win
Assorted Guardians come up with two hit games and Travis Bazzana delivers a big hit as Guardians win to stay in the thick of the AL playoff chase.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 2:14 AMGuardians Bounce Back With Gritty Win Over Orioles
The Cleveland Guardians stay on pace in the playoff hunt with an impressive win over the Baltimore Orioles.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 1:56 AMBazzana's 3-run homer, Rocchio's 2 RBIs lift Guardians past Orioles 9-5
Travis Bazzana hit a three-run homer, Brayan Rocchio drove in two runs, and the Cleveland Guardians outlasted the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Tuesday night. Cleveland (74-72), which clinched the season series over the Orioles, holds the final AL wild card. Jo Adell and Patrick Bailey each hit RBI singles before Bazzana extended the lead to 5-0 in the second inning with his 11th home run of the season, giving Cleveland a lead it never surrendered.
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