Pinch-Hit, Three-Run Homer Keys Guardians’ Come-From-Behind Win Over Giants

Pinch-Hit, Three-Run Homer Keys Guardians’ Come-From-Behind Win Over Giants
Bo Naylor of the Cleveland Guardians watches his pinch-hit, three-run home run against the San Francisco Giants in Cleveland on July 7, 2024. Phil Long/AP Photo
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CLEVELAND—Bo Naylor blasted a pinch-hit, three-run home run in the sixth inning Sunday to give the Cleveland Guardians a 5–4 win over the San Francisco Giants and another home series win for the American League Central leaders.

Batting for Austin Hedges, Naylor connected with two outs off Sean Hjelle (3–3) as the Guardians improved to 30–11 at Progressive Field—the majors’ best home mark—and 11–0–1 in home series.