Guardians experience turnaround with Manzardo's grand slam against Reds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians halted a five-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on July 28, 2026. Kyle Manzardo delivered a pivotal grand slam in the first inning, setting the tone for the game. Following a series of key at-bats, including a Jose Ramirez single and a challenge-aided walk for Travis Bazzana, the Guardians secured the needed runs. Great pitching performance from Franco Aleman and Cade Smith kept the Reds at bay. The Guardians aim to capture another win in the second game of the doubleheader.
- •Kyle Manzardo hit a grand slam in the first inning.
- •Guardians scored six runs while Reds managed five.
- •Jose Ramirez had a strong performance with two stolen bases.
- •Franco Aleman pitched two perfect innings in relief.
- •Guardians look to win game two of the doubleheader.
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians Snap Streak with Slam
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