Travis Bazzana hits first postseason homer as Guardians trail Rays 7-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 5:27 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
In Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, the Cleveland Guardians are facing the Tampa Bay Rays, and rookie Travis Bazzana has hit his first career postseason home run, a solo shot that cuts the Rays' lead to three runs. The Guardians started strong, with rookie Chase DeLauter giving them an early lead, but the bullpen struggled as the game progressed. The Rays capitalized, scoring seven runs off the Guardians' relief pitchers to even the series at 2-2. The outcome of the game is still in progress, with both teams looking to gain an edge going forward.
- •Travis Bazzana hits a solo home run during Game 4.
- •The Guardians initially lead but trail 7-3 to the Rays.
- •Chase DeLauter contributed with a strong start for the Guardians.
- •The series is tied 2-2 after this game.
- •No off days scheduled for the remainder of the ALCS.
- 5:27 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians’ Travis Bazzana makes 1st postseason home run count vs. Rays
"The Cleveland Guardians got some gutsy play from rookie Chase DeLauter to start Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. Later in the game, they got another crucial hit from another rookie, Travis Bazzana. The Australian picked a fine time to get the first postseason home run of his career as he got a solo shot to cut the Rays’ lead to […] The post Guardians’ Travis Bazzana makes 1st postseason home run count vs. Rays appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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