Steven Kwan's 10th-inning heroics lift the Guardians to a 6-5 win over the White Sox on July 13, 2025. See how Kwan & Manzardo powered the victory.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when you thought the first half couldn't have a more thrilling finale, Steven Kwan decided to put the team on his back. In a nail-biting, 10-inning classic against the White Sox on Sunday, the Guardians scratched and clawed their way to a 6-5 victory, securing a crucial series win and carrying a wave of momentum into the All-Star break.
After 2,277 games, the all-time series between the Guardians and White Sox is perfectly tied at 1,130-1,130-17.
It all came down to the 10th inning, and Steven Kwan delivered on both sides of the ball. First, he lifted a clutch sacrifice fly to score Angel Martínez, providing the go-ahead run. Then, with the game on the line in the bottom half, he made a spectacular sliding catch in left field to prevent the tying run from scoring. It was a signature performance from a player who consistently finds ways to win games.
The Guardians wouldn't have even been in a position to win without a massive sixth-inning rally. Trailing, the offense exploded for four runs, capped by Kyle Manzardo's towering three-run homer off former Guardian Aaron Civale. It was Manzardo's 15th long ball of the year and a powerful statement from the young slugger. The scoring started earlier with a Brayan Rocchio double and a José Ramírez RBI, showcasing the team's ability to manufacture runs before the big blast.
Following the thrilling victory, Monday brought a welcome and well-deserved silence. There were no roster moves or team announcements as players and staff officially began their mid-summer respite. Starter Joey Cantillo battled through 5 1/3 innings, and the bullpen locked it down, with Emmanuel Clase earning the win after two dominant, hitless innings of work. Now, the team gets to recharge before kicking off the second half.
And so, the Guardians head into the All-Star break on a high note. It's a quiet Monday in Cleveland baseball, a day of rest and recovery after a hard-fought series victory. The focus now shifts to the second half, which kicks off this Friday at home against the Oakland Athletics. With momentum on their side, the Guards are poised to make a serious push down the stretch.
