Travis Bazzana hits his first major league homer in the Guardians' 6-4 win over the Twins

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Travis Bazzana hit his first major league home run in the Guardians' 6-4 victory over the Twins. Rookie Parker Messick allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings, contributing to Cleveland's third consecutive win.

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Travis Bazzana hit his first major league home run
Cleveland Guardians won 6-4 against the Minnesota Twins
Parker Messick allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings
José Ramírez reached 1,700 career hits
Byron Buxton homered for the 12th time in 22 games

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Travis Bazzana hit his first major league home run, rookie Parker Messick allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings and the Cleveland Guardians won their third straight, beating the Minnesota Twins 6-4 on Friday night. José Ramírez reached 1,700 career hits with a liner just past the outstretched glove of Minnesota shortstop Brooks Lee and into left field in the seventh inning, driving in Steven Kwan. Byron Buxton had three hits and homered for the 12th time in his last 22 games for Minnesota, which has dropped three of four on its six-game trip. Buxton’s two-run shot off Matt Festa in the seventh got the Twins within 4-3. With two out and Ramírez on first base, Bazzana connected on a 1-1 slider from Connor Prielipp, driving it 427 feet into the Guardians' bullpen in center field to make it 4-0. Bazzana, the No. 1 pick in the 2024 amateur draft, was called up from Triple-A Columbus on April 28. He is 6 for 18 with four RBIs since going hitless in his first 12 big league at bats. Messick (4-0) struck out six. Among rookies, the left-hander is tied with Washington's Foster Griffin with four wins, tied with ' in strikeouts with 51 and is second among qualified rookies in ERA (2.30). allowed a run in the ninth but picked up his MLB-leading 11th save. Cleveland's first three batters reached base. Kwan singled up the middle, advanced to second when was hit by a pitch and scored when Minnesota second baseman botched a grounder hit by Ramírez. A sacrifice fly by scored Martinez to make it 2-0. Prielipp (1-1) gave up four runs, one earned, and struck out six in five innings.

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What was the significance of Travis Bazzana's first home run?

Travis Bazzana's first major league home run marked a milestone for the rookie, contributing to the Guardians' win and showcasing his potential after being called up from Triple-A.

How did Parker Messick perform in the game against the Twins?

Parker Messick allowed one run in 5 2/3 innings and struck out six batters, improving his record to 4-0.

What are the upcoming matchups for the Guardians and Twins?

The Twins will start RHP Joe Ryan against the Guardians' RHP Tanner Bibee in their next game.

Travis Bazzana hits his first major league homer in the Guardians' 6-4 win over the Twins

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