Jo Adell drives Guardians to 8-1 win over Giants with six RBIs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:24 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Jo Adell had a standout performance for the Cleveland Guardians, recording a career-high six RBIs and hitting a 455-foot home run in the first inning during their 8-1 victory against the San Francisco Giants on August 18. Adell's three-run homer marked a turnaround after struggling at the plate since his acquisition. José Ramírez also contributed with three hits, and pitcher Foster Griffin improved his record to 14-4 after allowing only one run over six innings. The Guardians secured only their fifth win in 15 games this month. The Giants have now lost five of their last six games, with Bryce Eldridge homering in the loss.
- •Jo Adell hits a 455-foot homer and drives in six runs.
- •Guardians win 8-1, ending a tough stretch of games.
- •Foster Griffin pitches six innings, allowing one run.
- •José Ramírez records three hits alongside Adell.
- •Giants lose for the fifth time in their last six games.
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Welcome to the Jo Adell Show
- 1:24 AMYahoo Sports — Jo Adell erupts for a career-high 6 RBIs, 455-foot homer as the Guardians crush the Giants 8-1
"Jo Adell set a career high with six RBIs and hit a 455-foot, three-run homer in the first inning as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the San Francisco Giants 8-1 Tuesday night. Adell and José Ramírez had three hits apiece for the Guardians, who won for only the fifth time in 15 games this month. Foster Griffin (14-4) became the fourth big-league pitcher with at least 14 wins this season after he allowed one run in six innings.
"San Francisco Giants 1 - Cleveland Guardians 8
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 1:48 AMWelcome to the Jo Adell Show
San Francisco Giants 1 - Cleveland Guardians 8
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 1:24 AMJo Adell erupts for a career-high 6 RBIs, 455-foot homer as the Guardians crush the Giants 8-1
Jo Adell set a career high with six RBIs and hit a 455-foot, three-run homer in the first inning as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the San Francisco Giants 8-1 Tuesday night. Adell and José Ramírez had three hits apiece for the Guardians, who won for only the fifth time in 15 games this month. Foster Griffin (14-4) became the fourth big-league pitcher with at least 14 wins this season after he allowed one run in six innings.
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