Guardians-White Sox score. Brayan Rocchio walks it off for Cleveland
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Guardians-White Sox score. Brayan Rocchio walks it off for Cleveland
Ryan Lewis, Akron Beacon Journal·Akron Beacon Journal
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CLEVELAND -- Two of the youngest teams, and the top two contenders in the American League Central, began a key four-game series atProgressive Field, as theGuardiansbeat theWhite Soxin walk-off fashion, 6-5 on July 2.
Here's how the July 2 Guardians-White Sox game unfolded.
Jul 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin (65) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit:
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
Jul 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Slade Cecconi (44) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
Jul 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Chase DeLauter (24) singles in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
Jul 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) runs the bases in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
Jul 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Chase DeLauter (24) is tagged out while attempting to steal second base by Chicago White Sox first baseman Jacob Gonzalez (7) in the first inning.
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
Jul 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Benintendi (23) celebrates his single in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
Starting pitcher Slade Cecconi #44 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on July 02, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
(Jason Miller, Getty Images)
Starting pitcher Davis Martin #65 of the Chicago White Sox pitches during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 02, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
(Jason Miller, Getty Images)
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Guardians vs. White Sox, AL Central rivals play for first place
Jul 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin (65) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit:
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
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Guardians vs. White Sox, AL Central rivals play for first place
Jul 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin (65) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit:
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
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Guardians vs. White Sox, AL Central rivals play for first place
Jul 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Slade Cecconi (44) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
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Guardians vs. White Sox, AL Central rivals play for first place
Jul 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Chase DeLauter (24) singles in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
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Guardians vs. White Sox, AL Central rivals play for first place
Jul 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) runs the bases in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
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Guardians vs. White Sox, AL Central rivals play for first place
Jul 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Chase DeLauter (24) is tagged out while attempting to steal second base by Chicago White Sox first baseman Jacob Gonzalez (7) in the first inning.
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
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Guardians vs. White Sox, AL Central rivals play for first place
Jul 2, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Benintendi (23) celebrates his single in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
(David Richard-Imagn Images)
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Guardians vs. White Sox, AL Central rivals play for first place
Starting pitcher Slade Cecconi #44 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on July 02, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
(Jason Miller, Getty Images)
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Guardians vs. White Sox, AL Central rivals play for first place
Starting pitcher Davis Martin #65 of the Chicago White Sox pitches during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 02, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
(Jason Miller, Getty Images)
Brayan Rocchiohits walk-off home run, Guardians beat White Sox
