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

Travis Bazzana reacts to his first MLB hit
Travis Bazzana reacts to his first MLB hitAlan Greth / CTK / AP

Cleveland Guardians second baseman and Australian native Travis Bazzana recorded the first hit of his Major League Baseball career during Saturday's game against the Athletics.

Bazzana, 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.

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. 

Bazzana went 0-for-9 with four walks, three strikeouts, and two runs in his first three MLB games heading into Saturday's matchup.

The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft was called up on Monday in place of rookie Juan Brito, who was optioned to Triple-A after struggling in his time with the Guardians this year

Bazzana was hitting .287 with two home runs and 10 RBI in 24 games for Triple-A Columbus this season, posting a fantastic .933 OPS, along with 21 walks, 11 doubles, two triples, and eight stolen bases on 10 attempts.

He was part of Team Australia in the 2026 World Baseball Classic before this season, in which he hit .188 with one home run and two RBI. 

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.

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