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Brayan Rocchio hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Guardians over White Sox 6-5 in AL Central showdown
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 3, 2026
· 2 min read
Brayan Rocchio hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 6-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series between the top two teams in the AL Central.Cleveland (46-42) rallied from a three-run deficit and ...
Key takeaway Pinch-hitter David Fry launched a solo homer in the seventh that trimmed the Guardians' deficit to 5-4.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
For Alamo Heights residents who follow the MLB, the thrilling matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox may have sparked interest, given the teams' competitive standings in the AL Central. The Guardians' comeback win, fueled by Brayan Rocchio's two-run homer, keeps the team in close contention with the White Sox. As the series continues, local baseball fans can look forward to seeing how these teams perform under pressure. The upcoming game featuring White Sox LHP Anthony Kay and Guardians RHP Gavin Williams will be a key test of each team's pitching strength. With the Guardians trailing the White Sox by less than a full percentage point, the next games in the series will be crucial in determining the division leader. Alamo Heights baseball enthusiasts can tune in to see if the Guardians can maintain their momentum and overtake the White Sox in the AL Central standings.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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