Australia's Travis Bazzana records first MLB hit with clutch two-run single

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/bazzana-travis/hdbKIfID/"]Bazzana[/a], 23, knocked a clutch bases-loaded two-run single off Hogan Harris in the top of the seventh inning to give the Guardians a 9-5 lead.[/p][embed guid="2e38e88f-0848-4585-829b-753924150552" url="https://x.com/MLB/status/2050699307624415519?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p]He would not only record his first MLB hit in his fourth game, but he would also record his first stolen base right after bringing in the two runs. [/p][p]Bazzana went 0-for-9 with four walks, three strikeouts, and two runs in his first three MLB games heading into Saturday's matchup.[/p][embed guid="64f54e3d-cc19-42ab-97f9-dd8f31a009c8" url="https://x.com/MLB/status/2050700447992643984?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p]The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft was called up on Monday in place of rookie [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/brito-juan/dbvbj08G/"]Juan Brito[/a], who was optioned to Triple-A after struggling in his time with the [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/cleveland-guardians/4K05MrFG/"]Guardians[/a] this year[/p][p]Bazzana was hitting .287 with two home runs and 10 RBI in 24 games for Triple-A [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/columbus-clippers/0MxYtSP4/"]Columbus[/a] this season, posting a fantastic .933 OPS, along with 21 walks, 11 doubles, two triples, and eight stolen bases on 10 attempts.[/p][p]He was part of Team [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/australia/h2RcNuiG/"]Australia[/a] in the 2026 World Baseball Classic before this season, in which he hit .188 with one home run and two RBI. [/p][p]The Guardians currently sit atop the American League Central division with a 17-16 record and could improve to 18 wins if they hang on against the Athletics.[/p][embed guid="ae4d7aeb-2e10-4e93-95f9-e44e019628be" url="https://twitter.com/i/status/2029421023032910055" social-type="twitter" /]