CLEVELAND — The Guardians recovered from their worse day of the season on July 28 with a 10-4 win July 29, highlighted by Kyle Manzardo’s multi-homer game with the trade deadline looming.
The Guardians were informed by MLB that Emmanuel Clase would also be put on paid leave through Aug. 31 as the league continues its investigation into gambling and sports betting. Luis Ortiz is also involved.
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Then, the Guardians lost to the Colorado Rockies after Cade Smith blew a save chance in a game that began with a 2.5-hour rain delay. The win on July 29 might have been therapeutic in a way.
Follow along here as the Guardians take on the Rockies July 29 at Progressive Field.Guardians beat the Rockies
The Guardians have recovered from July 28’s disaster and beaten the Rockies, 10-4. Kyle Manzardo had his first multi-homer game of the season and Logan Allen looked solid in his seven innings of work.
Kyle Manzardo has multi-homer game
Kyle Manzardo has been heating up over the last few weeks while in the No. 4 spot in the lineup, and he now has a multi-homer game after a solo shot to right-center makes it 10-1 Guardians.
Jul 29, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (9) celebrates his two-run home run with third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) in the third inning against the Colorado Rockies at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Guardians cruising against Rockies; Score update
Logan Allen is cruising, the Guardians offense is pounding the Rockies’ pitching, and Cleveland will take a 9-1 lead into the top of the sixth inning.
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Jordan Beck hit a solo home run to get the Rockies on the board in the fourth inning. A Nolan Jones RBI single and a Steven Kwan RBI single followed in the fourth and fifth innings, respectively.
Jul 29, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (11) leaps over Colorado Rockies first baseman Warming Bernabel (25) after tagging him out attempting to steal third base in the second inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Brayan Rocchio hits 2-run triple; Guardians crushing Rockies
The Guardians are pouring it on now.
Already up 5-0, Brayan Rocchio tripled off the wall in right field to bring home two more runs, making it a 7-0 Cleveland lead.
Jul 29, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias (13) celebrates his two-run single in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Kyle Manzardo hits 2-run home run
Kyle Manzardo drilled a two-run home run to center field, which gives the Guardians a 5-0 lead in the third inning and Manzardo a career-high eight-game hitting streak.
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After last night’s loss, which came in pretty brutal fashion, the Guardians today are acting as if they’re playing the worst team in baseball.
Guardians, Rockies update: Brayan Rocchio extends Cleveland lead
With David Fry on second base, Brayan Rocchio blooped a single into left field that was then bobbled by left fielder Jordan Beck, allowing Fry to score, which makes it a 3-0 Guardians lead in the second inning.
Jul 29, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Logan Allen (26) delivers a pitch in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
Gabriel Arias hits 2-run single; Guardians, Rockies score
The Guardians have struck first.
With two on and two out in the bottom of the first inning, Gabriel Arias put the Guardians on top with a two-out, two-run single to make it 2-0.
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Below is some pregame information.
Guardians lineup vs RockiesMLB Standings: American League Central
The American League Central Division standings entering July 29:
Guardians schedule | Upcoming games
The Guardians and Rockies play a three-game series beginning July 28 before the Minnesota Twins will face Cleveland in a three-game AL Central series beginning Aug. 1. The Guardians then hit the road on road trips to face the New York Mets and Chicago White Sox.
How can I watch, stream or listen to the Guardians vs Rockies game?
The game on July 29 can be viewed locally on AT&T U-verse (channel 1736), COX (channel 80), DIRECTV Satellite and Streaming (channel 662), FuboTV and Spectrum (channel 1306). It can also be streamed via MLB’s direct-to-consumer streaming subscription (CLEGuardians.TV). And it’ll be available on the radio via WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 and WARF 1350.
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