Guardians' Historic Home Run Night
Cleveland Guardians Slug Seven Home Runs, Rout Minnesota Twins 13-4 to Tie Franchise Record
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This was Cleveland's sixth-ever game with seven or more home runs in franchise history. The Guardians had previously hit seven at home on April 30, 2013 vs. Philadelphia, and eight-homer games at Milwaukee on April 25, 1997 and at Seattle on July 16, 2004.
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Chase DeLauter tallied four hits with three RBIs, and Patrick Bailey added four hits, while Petey Halpin contributed three hits and Rhys Hoskins and Travis Bazzana had three hits each, underscoring Cleveland's multi-hit night beyond the home runs.
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Five Guardians homered in the first three innings, a rare burst that tied a historical mark for Cleveland and was highlighted by analysts as one of the most explosive starts in club history.
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Twins star Byron Buxton was activated off the injured list before the game and collected two hits against Cleveland.
The Cleveland Guardians put on one of the most explosive power displays in franchise history on Monday, hitting seven home runs in a 13-4 rout of the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. MLB reported that Petey Halpin and Rhys Hoskins each homered twice, while Brayan Rocchio, Travis Bazzana, and Patrick Bailey also went deep in the blowout win.
The seven-homer night matched the franchise record for home runs in a home game, according to Stamford Advocate. It was just the sixth time in club history that Cleveland hit seven or more homers in a single game.
Five Guardians Go Deep in First Three Innings
Cleveland wasted no time. Five Guardians homered in the first three innings alone. Clutch Points noted that this tied a franchise record for home runs in the first three frames of a game — a mark that had stood since 1994. The barrage set the tone early and the game was never close.
Halpin and Hoskins led the way with two homers each. Rocchio, Bazzana, and Bailey each added one. The hits kept coming beyond the home runs — Cleveland finished with 19 total hits. Chase DeLauter went 4-for-the-night with three RBIs. Bailey also had four hits. Bazzana and Halpin each finished with three hits.
Joe Ryan Gets Roughed Up for Six Home Runs
Twins starter Joe Ryan had a night to forget. He lasted just four innings, allowing eight runs on ten hits. Six of those hits left the yard. Ryan could not keep Cleveland's bats in check at any point in the game. His early exit forced Minnesota's bullpen to soak up the remaining innings.
Guardians starter Tanner Bibee was the clear beneficiary. With a big lead early, Bibee cruised to the win. He gave Cleveland's offense all the support it needed to cruise to one of the most lopsided wins of the season.
A Franchise Record That Dates Back to 1997
Cleveland has now hit seven or more homers in a game just six times in franchise history. The last time the Guardians hit seven at home was April 30, 2013, against Philadelphia. Their all-time single-game high was eight homers — set at Milwaukee on April 25, 1997, and matched at Seattle on July 16, 2004, according to Seattle PI.
Monday's game stands as one of the most productive offensive nights in recent club memory. The Guardians combined raw power with a multi-hit attack across nearly every spot in the lineup. Five different players hit home runs. Four players had three or more hits. It was a total team effort.
Byron Buxton Returns as Twins Fall Further Behind
The Twins did get some good news before the game. Star outfielder Byron Buxton was activated off the injured list. He collected two hits in his return. But it was not nearly enough to offset the damage Cleveland's bats inflicted throughout the night.
The loss pushed Minnesota further back in the AL Central race. Cleveland, meanwhile, enters the next phase of the season with serious momentum. Their offense showed remarkable depth — seven home runs from five different players is not a fluke. It is a warning to the rest of the division.
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