US EditionTerry Francona Wins in Return to Cleveland as Cincinnati Reds Manager, Jokes About Getting Lost in Renovated Ballpark
- Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona returned to Cleveland on Monday to open a three-game series against his former team, the Guardians, at Progressive Field.
- Francona, who managed the Guardians for 11 seasons until his retirement in 2023, had mixed feelings about returning but wanted his new team to win while respecting his former club.
- Before the game, the Guardians honored Francona with a one-minute video tribute on the scoreboard, while Francona remarked on the renovated ballpark and his experience navigating it.
- The Reds defeated the Guardians 7-4, with contributions from players like Wade Miley, who earned his first win of the season after signing a one-year deal in June, and Jake Fraley, who hit a key home run.
- Francona maintained an unbeaten record upon returning to Cleveland as the Reds extended their consecutive wins to four and climbed above a.500 winning percentage for the first time since May 19, reflecting strong progress under his guidance.
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Fraley and Miley propel Reds past Guardians 7-4 in Francona’s return
Jake Fraley had three hits, including a home run in the fourth inning, Wade Miley got his first win since 2023 and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-4 Monday night in Terry Francona’s return to Progressive Field.
Omaha World-Herald
Fraley and Miley propel Reds past Guardians 7-4 in Francona's return
Jake Fraley, had three hits, including a home run in the fourth inning, Wade Miley got his first win since 2023 and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-4 in Terry Francona’s return to Progressive Field. TJ Friedl also…
Terry Francona wins in return to Cleveland as Cincinnati Reds manager, jokes about getting lost in renovated ballpark
Terry Francona returned to Cleveland and guided the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-4 win over the Guardians, staying unbeaten against his former team in 2025.
The News-Herald
The Morning JournalGuardians legend Terry Francona returns to Progressive Field as Reds manager
Terry Francona never bragged about his accomplishments during his 11 seasons managing the Indians/Guardians. Wearing the cap with “C” in a different font has not changed his personality. A year after retiring following 11 seasons in the Cleveland dugout, saying at the time he had no plans to ever manage again, Francona is manager of the 33-33 Cincinnati Reds. June 9 marked Francona’s first game back at Progressive Field since, as it turned out, …
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