On National Siblings Day, the Naylor brothers, Josh and Bo, etched their names into baseball history with a remarkable performance for the Cleveland Guardians. In a thrilling 10-inning battle against the Chicago White Sox, the siblings became the 13th pair of brothers to homer in the same game as teammates.
Josh Naylor ignited the Guardians’ rally in the fourth inning with a solo homer off Erick Fedde. Two batters later, Bo Naylor sent a two-run shot to center field, marking the second time the brothers have homered in the same inning. Their previous feat occurred on July 14, 2022, against the Texas Rangers.
The Naylor brothers’ heroics continued in the 10th inning. Josh Naylor tied the game with a double, and Bo Naylor delivered the game-winning single, securing a 7-6 victory for the Guardians. Their combined efforts propelled the team to a 9-3 record, their best start since 2002.
“What a night for them,” exclaimed Guardians manager Stephen Vogt. “Homer in the same inning, then game-tying and game-winning hits. I just can’t imagine doing that with your brother. It is so cool.”
The Naylor brothers’ achievement is a testament to their unwavering bond and shared passion for baseball. Growing up in Canada, they spent countless hours playing the game together, dreaming of one day sharing the field as teammates.
“There were times where we were kids and our dad had us in the backyard and he would throw us pitches in,” Josh Naylor recalled. “We’d get a home run to win it type of thing. I think those situations come to life now that we’re in the big leagues. You have to be ready for those moments.”
The Naylor brothers’ performance is a reminder of the special connection that siblings share. Their ability to achieve great things together is a testament to the power of family and the unwavering support that siblings can provide.
