Carlos Santana Hits Grand Slam Powering Guardians 11-2 Win Over Reds

Carlos Santana hit a grand slam in the third inning to help the Cleveland Guardians defeat the Cincinnati Reds 11-2, marking the sixth grand slam of his career and his first off a left-handed pitcher. His home run contributed to a 5-0 lead early in the game and was part of a strong offensive performance by the Guardians, including a three-run homer by Lane Thomas and solid pitching from Logan Allen. Santana, 39, became the second-oldest player in franchise history to hit a grand slam and ranks eighth among switch-hitters with 332 career home runs. The grand slam also triggered the Guardians’ Grand Slam Giveaway promotion, winning a local fan a Hyundai vehicle, continuing a tradition that has seen similar giveaways in past seasons. The Guardians salvaged the final game of the series and ended with a 1-5 record against the Reds in the Ohio Cup rivalry. Cincinnati's five-game winning streak was snapped despite a strong start by Nick Lodolo, who gave up six runs over 3 1/3 innings.