Jo Adell hits franchise record home run for Guardians against Twins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:20 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Jo Adell hit a solo home run during the third inning in a game against the Minnesota Twins, marking the hardest-hit home run in Cleveland Guardians history at 116.8 mph under Statcast. Since being acquired from the Los Angeles Angels just before the trade deadline, Adell has made a significant impact, contributing both offensively and defensively. The Guardians, sitting with a 75-74 record and chasing the Chicago White Sox in the American League Central standings, are looking to capitalize on Adell’s performance as they aim for the playoffs. Cleveland has won five of its last 10 games, showcasing the need for Adell's contributions as the season progresses.
- •Adell's home run is the hardest hit in Guardians history.
- •Cleveland acquired Adell from the Los Angeles Angels on August 3.
- •He is hitting.237 with 21 homers this season.
- •The Guardians are currently 75-74, chasing the White Sox.
- •Cleveland has won 5 of its last 10 games.
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Guardians news: Jo Adell makes franchise history with rocket HR
"The Cleveland Guardians have been praised for picking up outfielder Jo Adell ahead of this year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline. Adell has made an immediate impact in Cleveland, and that continued on Sunday. He blasted a moonshot that made franchise history . “Jo Adell!! 116.8 mph! That’s Cleveland’s hardest-hit home run under Statcast […] The post Guardians news: Jo Adell makes franchise history with rocket HR appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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