Brayan Rocchio hits 2-run homer in 9th to lift Guardians over White Sox 6-5 in AL Central showdown

Brayan Rocchio’s two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning secured a 6-5 win for the Cleveland Guardians over the Chicago White Sox in the first game of a four-game series. The Guardians, trailing by three runs earlier, closed the gap with David Fry’s solo homer in the seventh. In the ninth, after Rhys Hoskins walked, Rocchio hit his sixth home run of the season off a 99 mph fastball. Tim Herrin earned the win with a perfect inning, while the Guardians’ bullpen allowed just one hit over four scoreless innings. The victory places Cleveland just behind Chicago in the AL Central standings. The series continues with Anthony Kay pitching for the White Sox against Gavin Williams for the Guardians. QUESTION: How might the outcome of this series impact the momentum and morale of both teams as they continue their season?