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Cincinnati Reds vs Cleveland Guardians

MLB
Reds
24-21
7-6
Final
Guardians
24-22
Progressive Field
TV: MLB.TV
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CIN0200100317
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Who won: Reds 7-6

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-6 on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Progressive Field. The Guardians win the series 2-1. The Reds outscored the Guardians 2-0 in the 2nd inning. Matt McLain went 2-for-3 with a home run and 3 RBI for the Reds. Rhys Hoskins went 1-for-3 with a home run and 1 RBI for the Guardians.

Recap · May 15
Matt McLain drives in 3 runs, Reds survive brutal innings by bullpen and hold off Guardians 7-6

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.

What it means

  • Season series: CLE wins series 2-1.
  • Reds 11-10 on the road; Guardians 13-10 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 1h ago
Guardians, after late night, to face rested Rays in ALCS
Recap · 11h ago
Williams, Ramírez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in 5-game AL Division Series
ESPN · 13h ago
Williams' short-rest gem helps Guardians complete ALDS comeback
ESPN · 20h ago
Guardians repeatedly troll divisional rival White Sox after ALDS win
ESPN · 21h ago
MLB playoffs 2026: Previewing Dodgers-Brewers, Guardians-Rays
ESPN · 23h ago
Guardians take down White Sox, complete comeback to clinch spot in ALCS
ESPN · Oct 2
Robot umpires flip 54% of challenged calls as Reds lead way
Recap · Sep 27
Max Scherzer strikes out 7 in 225th career win as Blue Jays beat Reds 5-1 in season finale

Injuries and inactives

Reds5th in NL Cent
  • Dane Myers CF
    Shoulder, Surgery, left
    Out
  • Chase Burns SP
    Groin, Strain, right
    15-Day-IL
  • Julian Garcia RP
    Elbow, Surgery, right
    15-Day-IL
  • Spencer Steer 1B
    Wrist, Surgery, right
    60-Day-IL
  • Tony Santillan RP
    Hip, Surgery, left
    15-Day-IL
Guardians1st in AL Cent
  • Andrew Walters RP
    Elbow, Surgery, right
    Out
  • Colin Holderman RP
    Wrist, Surgery, right
    15-Day-IL
  • Rhys Hoskins 1B
    Back, Inflammation
    10-Day-IL

Probable starters

Reds5th in NL Cent
Andrew Abbott SP
Probable starter · 6-11, 4.61 ERA, 131 K, 1.45 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Will BensonCF
  2. 2Elly De La CruzSS
  3. 3Sal Stewart1B
  4. 4JJ BledayLF
  5. 5Spencer SteerRF
  6. 6Nathaniel LoweDH
  7. 7Matt McLain2B
  8. 8Tyler StephensonC
  9. 9Ke'Bryan Hayes3B
Guardians1st in AL Cent
Tanner Bibee SP
Probable starter · 7-15, 4.36 ERA, 148 K, 1.22 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Steven KwanCF
  2. 2Jose Ramirez3B
  3. 3Chase DeLauterRF
  4. 4Rhys Hoskins1B
  5. 5David FryDH
  6. 6Angel MartinezLF
  7. 7Travis Bazzana2B
  8. 8Patrick BaileyC
  9. 9Brayan RocchioSS

The series

CLE wins series 2-1

Last 5

CIN
  • No games yet this season.
CLE
  • Lvs CIN6-7
  • Wvs LAA4-2
  • Wvs LAA3-2
  • Wvs LAA7-2
  • Lvs MIN4-5

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Game info

Venue
Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio · Attendance 27,903
Officials
James Hoye (Home Plate Umpire), Tyler Jones (First Base Umpire), David Rackley (Second Base Umpire), John Libka (Third Base Umpire)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesCLE wins series 2-1

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