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Tyler Naquin of the Cincinnati Reds singles against the Cleveland Guardians.
Tyler Naquin fired. hit a home run in the fifth inning and scored on Kyle Farmer’s RBI single in the eighth, helping the Cincinnati Reds beat the Guardians 4-2 Thursday to sweep neighboring Ohio in a series for the first time since 2014.
The Reds won both games in the series showing positive signs after starting the campaign with a record of 3-21. They are 8-5 since May 5.
Cincinnati broke the record. tied it 1-1 with a three-run rally in the eighth against Trevor Stephan (2-1), who gave up a run. three straight singles to open the inning and made a poor throw to first base after fielding a bunt.
Mexican Luis Cessa (2-0) relieved; Reds starter Tyler Mahle in the seventh was credited. the victory. Tony Santillan covered 1 2/3 innings left for his second save.
For the Guardians, Dominicans José; Ramírez, 4-1, one RBI; Amed Rosario 3-1; and Franmil Reyes 2-0. Venezuelan Andrés Giménez 4-0.