Matt McLain Drives in 3 Runs, Reds Survive Brutal Innings by Bullpen and Hold Off Guardians 7
McLain hit a two-run homer and the Reds survived four bases-loaded walks by their bullpen to snap a seven-game road skid.
- On Friday, the Cincinnati Reds snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 7-6 victory over the Cleveland Guardians, as Matt McLain drove in three runs in the first meeting between the Ohio teams this year.
- Reds starter Andrew Abbott extended his scoreless streak to 21 2/3 innings before allowing a home run to Rhys Hoskins in the sixth. Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee, now 0-6, has received minimal run support.
- Cincinnati seemed poised for an easy victory when McLain hit a two-run homer in the eighth to make it 6-1. Reliever Graham Ashcraft walked the bases loaded, allowing the Guardians to pull within 6-5.
- Tejay Antone secured the win with his first save since May 30, 2021, after McLain made a diving stop to retire Travis Bazzana for the final out. An insurance run in the ninth sealed the victory.
- Reds right-hander Chris Paddack will start the middle game of the series against Cleveland's Gavin Williams, who allowed a career-high 10 hits in his previous outing.
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Reds hold off Guardians’ late push
CLEVELAND — Matt McLain drove in three runs and Cincinnati survived a brutal inning by its bullpen as the Reds snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in the first meeting between Ohio’s teams this year. Cincinnati seemed on the way to an easy victory when McLain hit a two-run homer in the eighth to make it 6-1. But things got messy as Reds reliever Graham Ashcraft walked the bases load…
Guardians fall to Reds 7-6 in Ohio teams' first meeting of the season
Matt McLain drove in three runs and Cincinnati survived a brutal inning by its bullpen as the Reds snapped a seven-game road losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in the first meeting between Ohio’s teams this year.
Rhys Hoskins and a Handful of Walks Can't Rally Guardians Past Reds in Series Opener
The Cleveland Guardians were looking to start off the Ohio Cup with a win, but a mix of inconsistent bats and struggling arms led the game to go in the way of the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds won, 7-6, with a late rally unable to push the Guardians ahead.
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