In the 8th inning of Game 2 of the ALWC, Brayan Rocchio gave the Guardians a 2-1 lead with a solo home run.
It was the sixth go-ahead home run in the 8th inning or later in the postseason in franchise history, joining:
- 2024 ALCS – David Fry vs NYY*
- 2022 ALWC – Oscar Gonzalez vs TB*
- 1997 ALCS – Tony Fernandez vs BAL
- 1997 ALCS – Marquis Grisson vs BAL
- 1995 ALDS – Tony Pena vs BOS*
*indicates walk-off home run