Kyle Manzardo's two homers lead the Guardians to a 10-4 win over the Rockies on July 30, 2025. See how the team's surge is changing their trade deadline plans.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Just when you thought this team's story for 2025 was written, they grabbed the pen and started a whole new chapter. Last night at Progressive Field was the latest, loudest statement, as a 10-4 thrashing of the Colorado Rockies, powered by Kyle Manzardo's second career two-homer game, has the Guardians looking less like sellers and more like contenders.
13 wins in their last 19 games. It's a stunning turnaround for a team that was mired in a 10-game losing streak just weeks ago and now sits only 3.5 games out of a playoff spot.
The offense absolutely came to life Tuesday night, and Kyle Manzardo was the main event. The young slugger launched two bombs, driving in three runs and leading a 15-hit barrage that overwhelmed the Rockies. But he wasn't alone. Brayan Rocchio smoked a two-run triple, Gabriel Arias chipped in a two-run single, and four other Guardians enjoyed multi-hit nights. On the mound, Logan Allen was a bulldog, gutting through seven innings on a career-high 113 pitches to secure the win. It was a complete team effort that showed exactly what this lineup is capable of when it clicks.
The on-field heat is being matched by the front office's activity. As the trade deadline approaches, the Guardians have been busy, signaling they believe in this group's potential. The team fortified its system by acquiring C/1B Enrique Jimenez from Detroit and INF Jadher Areinamo from Milwaukee. The moves came at a cost, saying goodbye to pitchers Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak, as well as catcher Danny Jansen. These aren't the moves of a team waving the white flag; they're calculated decisions to re-tool on the fly while pushing for the postseason.
Let's zoom out for a second. That brutal 10-game skid from late June to early July feels like a distant memory. By winning 13 of their last 19, the Guardians (53-54) have clawed their way back to relevance. They sit second in the AL Central and are now just 3.5 games out of the final American League wild-card spot. Every win, every series, now carries immense weight. What looked like a potential sell-off season a month ago has transformed into a legitimate, exciting playoff chase.
All eyes now turn to tonight's rubber match against the Rockies. Lefty Kolby Allard takes the mound, looking to secure a massive series win and keep the momentum rolling. With the trade deadline clock ticking down, the Guardians' performance on the field and the front office's next move will define the thrilling final stretch of this 2025 season. One thing is for sure: this team is fighting, and it's become must-watch baseball once again.
