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Guardians Smack Twins 13-4, Launch Seven Homers

7/21/2026

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Guardians Blast Twins

Guardians beat the Twins 13-4 by hitting seven home runs.
Petey Halpin and Rhys Hoskins each hit two homers while Rocchio, Bazzana and Bailey each added one.
Joe Ryan gave up six homers, eight runs and a career-high 10 hits in four innings, raising his ERA to 3.38.
Tanner Bibee allowed two runs in six innings while Chase DeLauter added four hits and three RBIs.

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Guardians Blast Twins

Guardians beat the Twins 13-4 by hitting seven home runs.
Petey Halpin and Rhys Hoskins each hit two homers while Rocchio, Bazzana and Bailey each added one.
Joe Ryan gave up six homers, eight runs and a career-high 10 hits in four innings, raising his ERA to 3.38.
Tanner Bibee allowed two runs in six innings while Chase DeLauter added four hits and three RBIs.

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