The Cleveland Guardians' offense erupted early and never looked back, crushing the Colorado Rockies 10-4 on Tuesday night behind a breakout performance from rookie Kyle Manzardo. The 24-year-old first baseman delivered the knockout blow with a two-run homer in the third inning—his second long ball of the game—finishing 3-for-4 with three RBI while falling a triple shy of the cycle. Manzardo's power surge, combined with José Ramírez's two-hit night and Brayan Rocchio's pair of RBI singles, overwhelmed Colorado's pitching staff from the opening frame. The Guardians' 15-hit attack marked their most explosive offensive output in weeks, turning Progressive Field into a hitting clinic.

Colorado's pitching unraveled quickly, with starter Tanner Gordon lasting just three innings after surrendering six runs on eight hits, including two homers. The Rockies' bullpen failed to stem the tide, as Cleveland's relentless lineup capitalized on every mistake. While Jordan Beck and Kyle Farmer each went deep for Colorado, their late power wasn't enough to overcome the early deficit. The victory snapped Cleveland's three-game skid, while the Rockies—now 1-5 on their road trip—face mounting questions about their struggling rotation as they limp toward August.