Guardians hit seven home runs against Twins in strong offensive showing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 1:22 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians launched seven home runs against the Minnesota Twins on July 20, matching the record for a home game and falling one short of the franchise record. Petey Halpin and Rhys Hoskins each contributed two homers, leading an unexpected power surge for a team that previously ranked among the lowest in home runs. Cleveland connected for six homers in the first four innings, establishing a notable record since 1974. The Guardians’ offensive display came despite Halpin and Hoskins entering the game with batting averages below.200. They will look to build on this performance in their next game.
- •Guardians hit seven home runs, one short of franchise record.
- •Petey Halpin and Rhys Hoskins each hit two home runs.
- •Cleveland had six homers in the first four innings against Joe Ryan.
- •This is the fourth instance this season of a team hitting at least seven homers.
- •Guardians are tied for third-fewest home runs in the majors.
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — Halpin and Hoskins hit 2 homers each and Guardians hit 7 longballs in 13-4 win over Twins
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Power surge: Guardians hit 7 homers against Twins, 1 short of franchise record
"Petey Halpin and Rhys Hoskins each went deep twice and the Cleveland Guardians matched a franchise record for a home game by hitting seven home runs in their 13-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. Bryan Rocchio, Travis Bazzana and Patrick Bailey also homered for Cleveland. It was the sixth time in the franchise’s 125 seasons that Cleveland went deep at least seven times.
"The Cleveland Guardians hit seven home runs against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night, one short of the franchise record and matching the record for a home game. It was an unlikely power surge for the Guardians, who came into the game tied with Tampa Bay for the third-fewest homers in the majors with 94. Petey Halpin and Rhys Hoskins each went deep twice.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 1:35 AMHalpin and Hoskins hit 2 homers each and Guardians hit 7 longballs in 13-4 win over Twins
Petey Halpin and Rhys Hoskins each went deep twice and the Cleveland Guardians matched a franchise record for a home game by hitting seven home runs in their 13-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Monday night. Bryan Rocchio, Travis Bazzana and Patrick Bailey also homered for Cleveland. It was the sixth time in the franchise’s 125 seasons that Cleveland went deep at least seven times.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 1:22 AMPower surge: Guardians hit 7 homers against Twins, 1 short of franchise record
The Cleveland Guardians hit seven home runs against the Minnesota Twins on Monday night, one short of the franchise record and matching the record for a home game. It was an unlikely power surge for the Guardians, who came into the game tied with Tampa Bay for the third-fewest homers in the majors with 94. Petey Halpin and Rhys Hoskins each went deep twice.
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