Published 2 hours ago • loading... • Updated 1 hour ago

Brayan Rocchio's Walk-Off Homer Gives Guardians a 7-6 Comeback Win over Tigers

On Friday, September 4, 2026, the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-6 in the first game of a doubleheader at Progressive Field, with Brayan Rocchio hitting a ninth-inning walk-off home run.
Storms delayed the game by 64 minutes before Detroit jumped to a 6-1 lead against Guardians starter Logan Allen, who allowed five runs in 2 1/3 innings.
Trailing 6-1, Cleveland rallied as Rocchio hit a 366-foot grand slam off Keider Montero in the fourth inning, tying the score at 6-6 and marking his first career grand slam.
The win keeps the Guardians in the final American League wild-card spot, while the loss marks the 40th time the Tigers have surrendered a lead this season.
Friday night's doubleheader continues as Tigers left-hander Andrew Sears makes his first career MLB start against Guardians left-hander Foster Griffin in the scheduled nightcap.

Insights by Ground AI

13 Articles

KMJ-AF1

Reposted by

thesportsleader.com

Lean Right

Brayan Rocchio’s second HR is a walk-off as Guardians stun Tigers

Brayan Rocchio hit his second homer of the game, a solo shot in the bottom of the ninth inning, to give the Cleveland Guardians a 7-6 come-from-behind win over the visiting Detroit Tigers in the first half of a day/night doubleheader on Friday afternoo...

1 hour ago

Read Full Article

Post Register

+4 Reposted by 4 other sources

Center

Brayan Rocchio's walk-off homer gives Guardians a 7-6 comeback win over Tigers

Brayan Rocchio hit a walk-off homer in the ninth inning, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 7-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers in the first game of a doubleheader. The Guardians remain in the final American League wild-card position. Rocchio's…

1 hour ago

Read Full Article