Travis Bazzana's first MLB hit comes in clutch situation for Guardians
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Travis Bazzana's first MLB hit comes in clutch situation for Guardians
Cleveland Guardians rookie Travis Bazzana reacts after his first career hit, a two-run single against the Athletics with the bases loaded in the seventh inning, May 2, 2026, in West Sacramento, California.
Chris Beaven, Akron Beacon Journal·Akron Beacon Journal
It comes in his fifth MLB game and it was a big hit, producing his first big-league RBIs at a point in the game when the Guardians led by only two runs.
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Bazzanahit a two-out, bases-loaded single off of A's pitcherHogan Harris, who threw him eight straight fastballs before Bazzana hit one right through the middle. The two-run single put the Guardians up 9-5 heading into the bottom of the seventh.
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) throws to first for the final out of the bottom of the third inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) prepares to throws to first after getting the force out at second base during the third inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn (35) throws to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the third inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker (25) high fives Athletics third base coach Bobby Crosby (8) after hitting a two run home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo (54) throws to a Athletics batter during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn (35) throws to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) looks on before a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) looks on before a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians Petey Halpin looks on before a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) throws to first for the final out of the bottom of the third inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
(Scott Marshall, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) throws to first for the final out of the bottom of the third inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
(Scott Marshall, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) prepares to throws to first after getting the force out at second base during the third inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
(Scott Marshall, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn (35) throws to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the third inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
(Scott Marshall, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker (25) high fives Athletics third base coach Bobby Crosby (8) after hitting a two run home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
(Scott Marshall, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo (54) throws to a Athletics batter during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
(Scott Marshall, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics pitcher J.T. Ginn (35) throws to a Cleveland Guardians batter during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
(Scott Marshall, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians right fielder Chase DeLauter (24) looks on before a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
(Scott Marshall, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (16) looks on before a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
(Scott Marshall, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland Guardians series at Nick Kurtz-led Athletics
May 1, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Cleveland Guardians Petey Halpin looks on before a baseball game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images
(Scott Marshall, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
CLEGuardians.TV's Matt Underwood calls Travis Bazzana's first MLB hit
Travis Bazzana's first Guardians hit followed by first MLB steal
Moments after the single, Bazzana stole second base, the first steal of his MLB career.
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Travis Bazzana's stats in his first week in the majors
Bazzana was 0-for-12 before picking up his first MLB hit. He's also walked five times and scored three runs, with the first two runs coming inFriday's win over the A's. He also now has two RBIs and a steal.
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