Bazzana's playoff debut home run not enough as Rays force Game 5
Travis Bazzana hit his first playoff home run but Cleveland lost 7-3 to Tampa Bay, evening the series 2-2.
Bazzana crushed a home run into right field in the sixth inning, becoming the first Australian to go deep in the postseason. The Rays dominated the rest of the match, with Yandy Diaz sealing the win with a two-run homer in the ninth.
Rays starter Nick Martinez kept Cleveland to one run through five and a third innings, setting up Tampa Bay's comeback. The series is now tied at 2-2 with three games left.
The winner faces the Milwaukee Brewers in the World Series.
- Tampa Bay 7, Cleveland 3
- Game score
- 2-2
- Series tally
- 11 straight batters retired
- Martinez strikeout stretch
- First Australian postseason home run
- Bazzana milestone
Why it mattersAn Australian is making his mark on baseball's biggest stage, and the Guardians' loss keeps their championship hopes alive but puts them on the brink.
AustraliaBazzana's performance shows Australian talent competing at the highest level of American baseball during the playoffs.
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