Kyle Manzardo's Historic Performance Leads Guardians to Opening Day Victory

Manzardo ties Cleveland's opening day RBI record and makes MLB history with a double, triple, and home run in a 7-4 extra-inning win over the Royals.

Kyle Manzardo delivered a standout performance with four RBIs, tying the Cleveland franchise record for most RBIs on opening day.
Manzardo became the third player in MLB history to hit a double, triple, and home run on opening day, joining Don Baylor (1973) and Gee Walker (1937).
The Cleveland Guardians overcame an early 3-0 deficit, with key contributions including Steven Kwan's 10th-inning RBI double and Manzardo's decisive two-run double.
Kansas City's Vinnie Pasquantino hit a three-run homer in the third inning, but the Royals struggled to maintain their momentum, tying the game in the ninth before falling in extra innings.
Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt anticipated the Royals' decision to intentionally walk Carlos Santana in the 10th inning, setting up Manzardo's game-clinching hit.