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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 KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· 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 The Pearland
For Pearland residents who follow the Guardians, Brayan Rocchio's walk-off homer is a thrilling development in the AL Central race. The team's ability to rally from a three-run deficit and edge out the White Sox has significant implications for their division standings. As the season heats up, Guardians fans in the Houston area will be keeping a close eye on the team's performance, particularly in upcoming games against division rivals. The Guardians' strong relief pitching, which allowed only one hit in four innings, was a key factor in their victory, and locals will be watching to see if this trend continues. With the Guardians trailing the White Sox by less than a full percentage point, the next game in the series will be crucial, and fans in Pearland will be eagerly anticipating the matchup between Gavin Williams and Anthony Kay on Friday night.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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