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Ex-Giants Catcher Shines in MLB Playoffs After In-Season Trade

The San Francisco Giants did not make the postseason after a disappointing 65-97 record. They have not reached the MLB playoffs since 2021.In fact, the Giants have not had a winning record since they won 107 games in 2021. They…

By Kyle Har · Heavy

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 4:00 AM

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Patrick Bailey delivered two critical hits to lead the Guardians to a 9-5 ALDS Game 4 victory.
Bailey entered as a pinch-hitter, hitting a solo home run and a go-ahead RBI single.
The Guardians forced a decisive Game 5 against the White Sox after trailing 2-0 in the series.

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Former San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey powered the Cleveland Guardians to a 9-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox in Game 4 of the ALDS. Bailey entered as a pinch-hitter in the fifth inning, hitting a solo home run before delivering a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth to force a decisive Game 5.

Bailey was acquired by Cleveland on May 9 in exchange for left-handed pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson and the No. 29 draft pick. After batting just .146 in 30 games with San Francisco earlier in the season, Bailey rebounded to post nine home runs and 32 RBIs across 82 games with the Guardians.

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