Detroit Tigers' Jahmai Jones reacts as he strikes out in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League Wild Card series against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
CLEVELAND (AP) — Rocctober has returned to Cleveland.
Brayan Rocchio came up with another clutch hit in the postseason with the go-ahead homer in the eighth inning as the Guardians evened their AL Wild Card Series against the Detroit Tigers with a 6-1 victory in Game 2 on Wednesday.
“It was huge, an 0-2 count and he was ready to fire,” manager Stephen Vogt said of Rocchio’s blast. “It was a frustrating day offensively for us. Two hits leading into the 8th. For our guys to explode and get separation felt good.”
Bo Naylor also went deep in the eighth as the Guardians put up five runs