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Grand Slam Born From a Challenge | Cleveland Guardians News
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- Jul 28, 2026
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- 89
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Kyle Manzardo’s career hit streak hit a wall—until Tuesday, when a wild twist turned his slump into a slam dunk. After being called hit by a pitch (which would’ve scored a run), the Reds challenged the call, forcing Manzardo back to the plate. Facing the same pitcher with a 2-2 count, he crushed a grand slam over the right-field wall—his first career slam and his first homer in weeks. With his average stuck at .129 and the Guardians’ offense needing a spark, this unexpected, challenge-fueled moment might just be the turning point Manzardo—and the team—needed. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5b47342f5b803cda