Overview
- The Guardians beat the Reds 6-1 on Wednesday to secure the season series and reclaim the Ohio Cup.
- Kyle Manzardo drove in two runs and hit a 425-foot solo homer, his 13th of the season and fourth against Cincinnati.
- Joey Cantillo delivered four scoreless innings with eight strikeouts but worked deep counts and posted a high pitch total.
- Cleveland’s four-run fifth came with only one hit, fueled by bases-loaded walks, a sacrifice fly and Cincinnati defensive miscues while Reds starter Brady Singer issued four walks and took the loss.
- Cleveland returns home for a Diamondbacks series and has publicly signaled it is actively trying to improve before the trade deadline, a development that could prompt short-term roster moves.