The Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 in the first game of a doubleheader, snapping a five-game losing streak. Kyle Manzardo hit his first career grand slam to give Cleveland an early advantage. Cincinnati responded with a four-run fourth inning, fueled by Sal Stewart, who drove in three runs, including a two-run double, to put the Reds ahead 5-4.
Cleveland tied the game in the fifth inning with help from José Ramírez, who records two hits and two stolen bases and scores the tying run. In the late stages, the Guardians took the lead again in the eighth inning: Chase DeLauter scores the go-ahead run on a sacrifice bunt. The rally carries Cleveland to the 6-5 final score. The sources also agree the game features a late comeback after Cincinnati’s multi-run fourth inning.
