Guardians Seven-Homer Barrage Sinks Twins 13-4
The Cleveland Guardians slugged seven home runs in a 13-4 rout of the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field, tying the franchise record for most homers in a home game. Petey Halpin and Rhys Hoskins homered twice each, while Brayan Rocchio, Travis Bazzana, and Patrick Bailey also went deep, contributing to 19 hits. Twins pitcher Joe Ryan allowed eight runs and six homers in four innings as Guardians starter Tanner Bibee earned the win. The offensive outburst matched franchise records and marked one of the most prolific power nights in club history. The performance followed a weekend series against the Pirates and showcased Cleveland’s depth with five players contributing to the seven-homer night. The result added to the Guardians’ strong momentum in the AL Central race.
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“Guardians’ historic home run barrage by the numbers: Cleveland matches franchise record against Twins”The Plain Dealer · Jul 21, 2026
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