Jo Adell crushes 455-foot home run in Guardians' win over Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Jo Adell hit a 455-foot three-run home run during the Guardians' game against the San Francisco Giants on August 18. This long ball marks the longest home run by a Cleveland hitter this season and contributed to the Guardians' 8-1 victory. Adell also collected a career-high six RBIs with two additional singles. Following the home run, he left the game due to a bruised left knee and is listed as day-to-day. The Guardians' record improved with this victory, but they continue to seek consistency post-trade deadline.
- •Adell's home run was the longest by a Cleveland hitter this season.
- •The Guardians defeated the Giants 8-1 in the series opener.
- •Adell tallied six RBIs, a career-high for him.
- •He was diagnosed with a bruised left knee after the game.
- •The Guardians are looking to improve their performance post-trade deadline.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Jo Adell hits 455-foot home run. Guardians marvel at sight and sound
"The longest home run by a Cleveland hitter this season now belongs to Jo Adell, who obliterated a three-run home run in the Guardians' win.
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