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.

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Reds survive parade of walks, hang on late in Ohio Cup opener

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Angel Martínez grounds out to first baseman Sal Stewart. Kyle Manzardo scores.

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#Reds 7
#Guardians 6

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JJ Bleday grounds into a force out, second baseman Travis Bazzana to shortstop Brayan Rocchio. Dane Myers scores. Sal Stewart out at 2nd. JJ Bleday to 1st.

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#Reds 7
#Guardians 5

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José Ramírez out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Will Benson. Travis Bazzana scores.

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#Reds 6
#Guardians 5

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Steven Kwan walks. Angel Martínez scores. Travis Bazzana to 3rd. Brayan Rocchio to 2nd.

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#Reds 6
#Guardians 4

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Brayan Rocchio walks. Kyle Manzardo scores. Angel Martínez to 3rd. Travis Bazzana to 2nd.

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#Reds 6
#Guardians 3

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Travis Bazzana singles on a line drive to right fielder Spencer Steer. Rhys Hoskins scores. Kyle Manzardo to 3rd. Angel Martínez to 2nd.

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#Reds 6
#Guardians 2

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Matt McLain homers (5) on a fly ball to left center field. Spencer Steer scores.

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#Reds 6
#Guardians 1

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