CJ Kayfus hit his first major league home run, scored twice, and contributed to the Cleveland Guardians' 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox, marking their fifth consecutive win. Kayfus' homer in the sixth inning provided a key lead after scoring the tiebreaking run earlier. Joey Cantillo pitched effectively, going 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run, and striking out three. Steven Kwan also contributed by scoring early in the game. The Guardians improved to six games over .500 for the first time since June 4.
CJ Kayfus hit his first major league home run and scored twice to help the Cleveland Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory.
Kayfus, promoted to the majors Aug. 2, homered in the sixth for a 3-1 lead. He walked and scored the tiebreaking run on Brayan Rocchio's double in the fourth.
Joey Cantillo went 5 2/3 innings, giving up one run on four hits and two walks while striking out three. Cade Smith got his fifth save with a perfect ninth.
The Guardians are six games over .500 (61-55) for the first time since June 4 (33-27).
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