The Cincinnati Reds delivered a strong performance Tuesday night, defeating the Cleveland Guardians 7-4 at Progressive Field and improving their record to 34-33 on the season Jake Fraley led the charge with three hits, including a home run, as the Reds' offense exploded for hits against Guardians pitching.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand, who has been red-hot recently with two home runs and five RBIs over the weekend, continued to be a key presence in the lineup While he didn’t go deep in this game, his recent surge has been crucial to Cincinnati’s momentum as they chase a spot in the NL Central standings.
Pitcher Andrew Abbott (5-1,.18 ERA) started for the Reds, holding the Guardians in check and setting the tone early Elly De La Cruz added power with his twelfth home run of the year, while Austin Hays contributed with two RBIs, further boosting the Reds’ attack.
Cincinnati’s bullpen closed out the win, securing a valuable victory on the road. The Reds and Guardians will face off again tomorrow as the series continues, with fans eager to see if Encarnacion-Strand and the Reds can keep their hot streak alive.
