Jo Adell shines with six RBIs in Guardians' 8-1 win over Giants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:39 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Jo Adell had a standout performance for the Cleveland Guardians on August 19, driving in six runs during an 8-1 victory against the San Francisco Giants. This came at a crucial time for the Guardians, who had struggled with a 3-9 record since acquiring Adell from the Los Angeles Angels. Adell went 3-for-4, hitting a home run and scoring once, while Foster Griffin threw six effective innings on the mound. The Guardians hope this game marks a turning point as they seek to close a 4.5-game gap in the AL Central with less than two months left in the season.
- •Adell's six RBIs ties a personal career best.
- •Griffin allowed one run over six innings pitched.
- •Guardians aim to bounce back after a difficult stretch.
- •The team is 4.5 games behind in the AL Central chase.
- 8:39 PMYahoo Sports — Jo Adell's career game couldn't have come at a better time for the Cleveland Guardians
"After a few unimpressive games by the Guardians' new power-hitter, Jo Addell has a career day in what many hope is a sign of things to come.
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