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Bazzana shines, Rockies win with leadoff inside-park, Wings rally.

6/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rookie Travis Bazzana recorded four hits, two homers and five RBIs as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 8-1.
Jake McCarthy opened the Colorado Rockies’ game with an inside-the-park home run, the second leadoff inside-the-park homer, helping the Rockies edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1.
Li Yueru’s two free throws with 12.5 seconds left sealed the Dallas Wings’ 93-92 win over the Chicago Sky after a 36-point fourth-quarter rally.

History

Historical Context

The WNBA, founded by the NBA in 1996, launched its inaugural 1997 season with eight teams, including the Houston Comets and New York Liberty. Led by MVP Cynthia Cooper, the Comets posted an 18-10 record and defeated the Liberty 65-51 in the championship, drawing 16,285 fans. The victory established the Comets as the league’s first dynasty and set a benchmark for future franchise success.

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Story summary

Rookie Travis Bazzana recorded four hits, two homers and five RBIs as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 8-1.
Jake McCarthy opened the Colorado Rockies’ game with an inside-the-park home run, the second leadoff inside-the-park homer, helping the Rockies edge the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1.
Li Yueru’s two free throws with 12.5 seconds left sealed the Dallas Wings’ 93-92 win over the Chicago Sky after a 36-point fourth-quarter rally.

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