CHICAGO — In their own different ways, C.J. Kayfus and Brayan Rocchio are experiencing some firsts in the big leagues these days for the Guardians. And as we have continued to see recently, both are making a big impact.

Kayfus, who made his MLB debut on Aug. 2, hit his first career homer Saturday, helping the Guardians beat the White Sox, 3-1, at Rate Field. The solo blast in the sixth inning gave Cleveland an all-important insurance run, as it won its fifth straight game — tying a season high.

The Guardians (61-55) have gone 21-7 since July 7 and are five games behind the Tigers (67-51) in the American League Central. It’s the closest they have been since May 26.

Rocchio, meanwhile, gave the Guardians the lead in the fourth when he hit an RBI double that drove home Kayfus. The 24-year-

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