What happened
Travis Bazzana hit the first walk-off home run of his career on July 18, capping a comeback that sent Cleveland past Pittsburgh 5-3. The win came in the opener of a doubleheader, with Pittsburgh responding by taking the nightcap 7-1.
The split left the season series between the two clubs tied 1-1 heading into Sunday's finale.
Why it matters
The walk-off is the latest headline for Bazzana, whose performance has already sparked a Cleveland push for an All-Star nod. It also pushed the Guardians' winning streak to four games as the club improved to 47-41 on the season.
By the numbers
Cleveland enters Sunday at 47-41, riding its four-game winning streak while averaging 4.0 runs per game. Pittsburgh sits at 45-42 with a three-game winning streak of its own and a stronger offensive clip, averaging 5.5 runs per game entering the series finale.
What to watch next
Pittsburgh and Cleveland close out the series Sunday with the season series knotted at 1-1. Bazzana's continued production will remain a storyline as the Guardians look to build on their current streak.