Pro Cougs: Kyle Manzardo Grabs First Career Postseason Hit For Guardians in ALDS Win

Joe Londergan | Oct 10, 2024

Oct 10, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Cleveland Guardians first base Kyle Manzardo (9) hits a single in the first inning against the Detroit Pistons during game four of the ALDS for the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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After making his Major League Baseball debut this season, former Washington State Cougar Kyle Manzardo continued his contributions to the Cleveland Guardians' successful season on Thursday.

Manzardo, the Guardians' designated hitter, secured his first career postseason hit as Cleveland hung on to beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 in the American League Divisional Series. Cleveland's win tied the series at 2-2.

At second in the batting order, Manzardo singled to right field in the top of the first inning. It was Manzardo's only hit of the game in three at-bats. Manzardo hit .234 in 145 at-bats this regular season.

The decisive fifth game of the series is scheduled for Saturday, October 12 at 4:38 PM ET/1:38 PM PT in Cleveland on TBS.

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JOE LONDERGAN

Joe Londergan joined the SI brand in 2023 with G5 Football Daily. With over 15 years of experience in covering and working directly in college and pro sports, Joe's expertise has been featured in Front Office Sports, SB Nation, and XRAY.FM. He is a member of both the Football Writers' Association of America and the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association. Joe holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and a master's degree in sports administration from Seattle University. Outside of his writing career, Joe enjoys golfing, although he admits that while he hits driver decently, his short game is a liability.