Guardians rally past Reds 6-5 in Game 1 of doubleheader
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 in Game 1 of a doubleheader on July 28, 2026. Kyle Manzardo hit his first career grand slam in the fifth inning, giving the Guardians a crucial boost. Chase DeLauter later scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice bunt in the eighth, aiding the Guardians in snapping a five-game losing streak. José Ramírez contributed two hits and stole two bases, while Sal Stewart drove in three runs for the Reds. Colin Holderman earned the win after a scoreless seventh inning, while Cade Smith secured his major league-leading 30th save. The two teams are set to face off again in the second game of the doubleheader later today.
- •Guardians end five-game losing streak.
- •Manzardo's grand slam is the first of his career.
- •DeLauter scores on a sacrifice bunt in the eighth inning.
- •Cade Smith records his 30th save of the season.
- •Second game of the doubleheader follows later today.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians score today vs. Reds. Cleveland wins Game 1 of doubleheader
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Manzardo hits 1st grand slam, Guardians rally for 6-5 win over Reds in Game 1 of doubleheader
"Kyle Manzardo hit a grand slam, Chase DeLauter scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice bunt in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians snapped a five-game losing streak, rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader. José Ramírez had two hits and stole two bases in the fifth inning before scoring the tying run. Sal Stewart drove in three runs, including a two-run double to give the Reds a 5-4 lead during a four-run fourth inning.
"The Cleveland Guardians got a grand slam early before rallying late to win Game 1 of a doubleheader at the Cincinnati Reds.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 9:15 PMGuardians score today vs. Reds. Cleveland wins Game 1 of doubleheader
The Cleveland Guardians got a grand slam early before rallying late to win Game 1 of a doubleheader at the Cincinnati Reds.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 8:55 PMManzardo hits 1st grand slam, Guardians rally for 6-5 win over Reds in Game 1 of doubleheader
Kyle Manzardo hit a grand slam, Chase DeLauter scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice bunt in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians snapped a five-game losing streak, rallying for a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader. José Ramírez had two hits and stole two bases in the fifth inning before scoring the tying run. Sal Stewart drove in three runs, including a two-run double to give the Reds a 5-4 lead during a four-run fourth inning.
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