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Cleveland Guardians beat Cincinnati Reds 6-1 to win Ohio Cup
Kyle Manzardo hit a two‑run home run and drove in two runs while Joey Cantillo threw four scoreless innings as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 on July 29, 2026. The victory gave Cleveland the season series and the Ohio Cup, awarded to the winner of the series between the in‑state rivals. Cantillo allowed four hits, issued one walk and struck out eight, and he leads the majors with a .189 opponents’ average with runners in scoring position.
The Reds’ offense was limited to one run, a single by Noelvi Marte, after errors—including a fielding misplay by Elly De La Cruz—helped spark Cleveland’s four‑run fifth inning. The game was broadcast on MLB TV and streamed on major platforms. Ahead of the matchup, the Guardians were reported fully healthy while the Reds were without Spencer Steer (wrist) and Matt McLain (calf). Betting lines favored Cleveland by 1.5 runs.
Entities
Chase Burns · Cincinnati Reds · Cleveland Guardians · Great American Ball Park · Joey Cantillo · Kyle Manzardo · Ohio Cup · Slade Cecconi
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Travis Bazzana singled and drove in the first run. wtop.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [DISPUTED] The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-1. wtop.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Guardians claimed the season series and earned the Ohio Cup. wtop.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Kyle Manzardo homered and drove in two runs. wtop.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brady Singer allowed four unearned runs, six hits, four walks and three strikeouts. wtop.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [DISPUTED] Joey Cantillo pitched four scoreless innings, allowing four hits, one walk and eight strikeouts. wtop.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Reds committed two errors, including one by Elly De La Cruz. wtop.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Erik Sabrowski earned the win for the Guardians. wtop.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com