DENVER – Josh Naylor hit two home runs and drove in five runs, David Fry hit a tiebreaking three-run home run in the seventh inning, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Colorado Rockies 13-7 on Tuesday night.
José Ramírez was homered and scored four runs for Cleveland. He has a career-high seven-game RBI streak and leads the majors with 56 RBIs, 32 in May. The Guardians lead the American League and are second in the major leagues with 282 runs.
“Every time they scored, we came back and responded,” Cleveland coach Stephen Vogt said. “That’s what this group of guys does. They expect it. They demand it of themselves and they go out and do it.”
Fry’s home run broke a 7-7 tie and Naylor’s second home run, measured at 438 feet, ended the game with two outs in the eighth.
“Obviously big situation,” Fry said. “The team needed a hit. Just trying to fight and luckily I got a pitch in the zone.”
Naylor broke an 0-for-17 slump with his first home run, a two-run shot in the fourth inning.
“Sometimes you’re going to be good, sometimes you’re going to be bad,” Naylor said. “It is what it is. I don’t think you should pay attention to the numbers. Just go out and try to be a good player every day. If it works out, it works out. If it doesn’t, go back to the drawing board.”
Ramírez, who was 2-for-3 with a double and two walks, was 13-for-29 with two home runs, six doubles and eight RBIs in seven games at Coors Field. He hit his 16th home run in the first.
Rookie Kyle Manzardo had three hits and two doubles in his first career multi-hit game.
Kris Bryant and Elehuris Montero hit two-run home runs for Colorado. The Rockies tied it at 7 on Ryan McMahon’s RBI single to end a three-run sixth inning.
“We need more of that from these guys, right?” Colorado coach Bud Black said. “They have power. Kris has proven in his career that he can hit home runs. He hasn’t gotten on the right path yet, but a blow like today could help him.”
Cleveland starter Triston McKenzie struck out a season-high nine in five innings, giving up six hits, including two home runs.
“I’m just trying to keep the boys in the game,” McKenzie said.
Cade Smith (2-0), the Guardians’ fourth pitcher, struck out three in 1 1/3 innings.
Peter Lambert (2-4) walked Ramírez with one out in the seventh and Matt Carasiti walked Naylor before Fry’s 401-foot homer into the left field seats.
“We’re playing really well as a team,” Naylor said. “From one through nine, we’re having great at-bats. That shows up throughout the game.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Guardians: RHP Eli Morgan (shoulder) was activated from the injured list and RHP Xzavion Curry was optioned to Double-A Akron before the game. … OF Steven Kwan (hamstring) hit leadoff and threw six innings at Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. “It’s trending really well,” Vogt said. “He has a few more things to check out before we can think about his return.” … RHP Gavin Williams (elbow) is scheduled to pitch two innings in a rehab start at Columbus on Wednesday.
Rockies: RHP German Marquez (Tommy John) threw 25 pitches, all fastballs, in a pregame bullpen session. He is scheduled for another bullpen this weekend and could be activated before the All-Star break, Black said. … OF Nolan Jones (back) ran, hit and did outfield work on Tuesday and expects to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday. … LHP Austin Gomber (soreness), scratched since Monday’s start, is expected to return to the rotation this weekend with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Black said.
NEXT
Guardians LHP Logan Allen (6-2, 4.89 ERA) is scheduled to face Rockies LHP Ty Blach (1-2, 4.55) in the final game of the series.
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