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Guardians Crush Rockies 9-1, Bazzana Sparks Wild-Card Push

8/22/2026

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Guardians defeated the Rockies 9-1 in Denver.
Petey Halpin and Patrick Bailey each homered, driving in four of Cleveland’s runs.
Rookie Travis Bazzana went 4-for-5 with three RBIs, tying his career-high four hits.
Cleveland moved past Toronto in the AL wild-card race, remaining one game behind Texas.
Tim Herrin threw 1 1/3 scoreless relief innings as Cleveland built its lead.

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Story summary

Guardians defeated the Rockies 9-1 in Denver.
Petey Halpin and Patrick Bailey each homered, driving in four of Cleveland’s runs.
Rookie Travis Bazzana went 4-for-5 with three RBIs, tying his career-high four hits.
Cleveland moved past Toronto in the AL wild-card race, remaining one game behind Texas.
Tim Herrin threw 1 1/3 scoreless relief innings as Cleveland built its lead.