On National Siblings Day, the Naylor brothers made quite a splash in the baseball world. Both Josh Naylor and his younger brother, Bo Naylor, hit home runs in the same inning during a game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox.
Here’s how it went down:
The Naylor brothers homer in the same inning on National Siblings Day. ❤️
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Josh Naylor: With one out in the fourth inning, Josh Naylor connected for a solo homer off Chicago’s pitcher, Erick Fedde.
Bo Naylor: Just two batters later, Bo Naylor smashed a two-run shot to center field, adding to the excitement.
Naylor brothers homer in same inning again on #NationalSiblingsDay2024 @baseballcanada pic.twitter.com/WBlcHkhGcT
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The Guardians eventually secured a thrilling 7-6 win over the White Sox, making it a memorable day for the Naylor brothers.
The Naylor brothers had an impressive performance on National Siblings Day. Both Josh and Bo Naylor hit home runs in the same inning, leading the Cleveland Guardians to a 7-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Oh, brother!
Josh and Bo Naylor are the fourth set of brothers to homer in the same inning TWICE in Major League Baseball history!
And they did it on National Siblings Day!#ForTheLand | @CleGuardians pic.twitter.com/qO64B8djph
— Bally Sports Cleveland (@BallySportsCLE) April 11, 2024
Josh hit a solo homer, followed by Bo’s two-run shot to center field. They continued their success in the 10th inning, delivering RBI hits to secure the win for the Guardians.
The Naylors were unaware that their outstanding performance came on a day dedicated to celebrating siblings.
Bo and Josh Naylor deliver in 10th, brothers homer in same inning as Guardians edge White Sox, 7-6https://t.co/j4OStKmNmo
— The News-Herald (@newsheraldinoh) April 11, 2024
This was not the first time they accomplished such a feat, as they also hit home runs in the same inning last season.
The Naylors join a select group of brother duos in baseball history to achieve this accomplishment, further adding to the special bond they share as teammates.