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Steven Kwan hits home run after Steve Stone's commentary jinx

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Steven Kwan hits home run after Steve Stone's commentary jinx

Summary

Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians hit his second home run of the season on August 8 during a game against the Chicago White Sox. The home run came shortly after White Sox color commentator Steve Stone commented on Kwan's hitting style and power potential, which some consider an example of an announcer jinx. Kwan went 3-for-5 in the game, contributing to an 8-2 Guardians victory. This win brings the Guardians within two games of the first-place White Sox in the AL Central standings.

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By the Numbers

•Kwan's home run hit the right-field foul pole.
•Guardians defeated the White Sox, 8-2.
•Kwan now has two home runs in 2026.
•Guardians are two games behind the White Sox in the AL Central.
•Kwan is batting.264 with a.365 on-base percentage.

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Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan hit his second home run of the season on Friday night, and some would argue that Chicago White Sox color commentator Steve Stone spoke it into existence. Kwan was at the plate in the top of the sixth inning when Chicago Sports Network (CHSN) play-by-play announcer John Schriffen explained how…
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