Kyle Manzardo drills a solo homer to right field, putting the Guardians on the board with an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the 1st inning

Sep 16, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Kyle Manzardo (9) celebrates with first base coach Sandy Alomar Jr. (15) after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images / Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Listless for four innings, semi-conscious for two, the Guardians finally stirred in the late going Monday night at Progressive Field. When they did, they brought their manager to tears. Rookie Kyle Manzardo hit a two-run homer with one out in the eighth inning as the Guardians came from behind to beat the Twins,