The Cincinnati Reds secured a 2-0 win against the Cleveland Guardians in the nightcap of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday. JJ Bleday hit a solo home run in the first inning, and five Cincinnati pitchers combined for the shutout.
Game Highlights
Kyle Manzardo hit a grand slam in the opener, but the Reds bounced back in the nightcap. Dane Myers made a game-saving grab in the ninth inning to secure the win. The Guardians were shut out for the ninth time this season.
Gavin Williams, the Guardians’ right-hander, allowed two runs on 12 hits with one walk and 12 strikeouts. The Reds used a bullpen game for the nightcap, with left-hander Caleb Ferguson as the opener. Jose Franco earned his first career victory, allowing one hit with two walks and two strikeouts in a career-high 3 2/3 innings.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.