Yes, they couldn’t get former Cleveland first-round pick Will Benson out, but from a big-picture point of view, Tanner Bibee, Slade Cecconi and Luis Ortiz did what they were supposed to do. They each pitched five or more innings, and kept the game within reach for an offense that took the weekend off.

The Cincinnati Reds didn't go with a traditional starting pitcher, and by game's end it was clear they were fine without one, albeit for a day.

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From José Ramírez's dominance to disappointments in the pitching staff, these numbers shed some light on the Guardians’ state of play.

The Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds faced off in the final game of a three game series. The Guardians were looking to avoid a sweep before heading to Minnesota to take on the Twins.

After jumping on the Cleveland Guardians early, the Cincinnati Reds' pitching staff creaked and buckled, but ultimately held up.

Benson is the first Reds player to win the National League Player of the Week award during the 2025 season. The Reds, now 24-24 and in third place in the NL Central division, will begin a road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday night.

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