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    Doubleheader - Game 2
    CLE
    Cleveland GuardiansGuardiansCLE
    55-54, 28-28 Away
    0
    55-54, 28-28 Away
    Final
    CIN
    Cincinnati RedsRedsCIN
    50-56, 23-29 Home
    2
    50-56, 23-29 Home

    Cleveland Guardians @ Cincinnati Reds

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    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    S. KwanLF
    0-3000.245
    J. RamirezDH
    0-4000.235
    C. DeLauterRF
    0-4000.279
    R. Hoskins1B
    0-1000.173
    K. ManzardoPH-1B
    0-1000.210
    B. RocchioSS
    0-3000.266
    T. Bazzana2B
    1-4000.241
    G. Arias3B
    1-4000.252
    A. HedgesC
    1-3000.282
    P. BaileyPH
    0-1000.195
    P. HalpinCF
    0-2000.200
    Today's at BatsFull Player Profile
    • 3rd: Halpin hit by pitch.
    • 4th: Halpin flied out to center.
    • 7th: Halpin walked.
    • 9th: Halpin flied out to center.
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    G. Williams
    7.032112101-643.71
    D. Espino
    1.0001319-114.50
    Full Box Score

    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    CLECIN
    Hits
    3
    3
    Home Runs
    0
    1
    Total Bases
    3
    6
    Runners LOB
    9
    2

    Game Information

    Great American Ball Park
    Great American Ball Park
    7:10 PM, July 28, 2026Coverage: MLB.TV
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Attendance: 26,928
    Game Time:2:20
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Mike Estabrook
    • First Base Umpire - Lance Barrett
    • Second Base Umpire - Malachi Moore
    • Third Base Umpire - Steven Jaschinski

    JJ Bleday's solo homer and Dane Myers' game-saving grab help Reds beat Guardians 2-0

    — JJ Bleday hit a solo home run in the first inning and five Cincinnati pitchers combined for the shutout as the Reds defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 and split a day-night doubleheader Tuesday.
    Jul 28, 2026, 09:52 pm - AP
    CLE
    CIN
    123456789RHE
    000000000030
    10001000-230
    J. Franco
    win

    J. Franco1-0

    3.2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 K, 2 BB
    G. Williams
    loss

    G. Williams10-6

    7.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 12 K, 1 BB
    E. Pagan
    save

    E. Pagan11

    1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 K, 0 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    CLECIN
    1stBleday homered to right (381 feet).01
    5thMyers scored on Williams wild pitch, I. Johnson to third on wild pitch by Williams.02
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    OpenMLTotalRL
    Cleveland GuardiansGuardiansCLE
    (55-54)
    (55-54, 28-28 Away)
    (55-54)
    Gavin Williams
    (14-8, 3.76)
    -122
    ML
    -144
    o9
    -103
    -1.5
    +113
    Cincinnati RedsRedsCIN
    (50-56)
    (50-56, 23-29 Home)
    (50-56)
    Caleb Ferguson
    (1-0, 5.18)
    u9
    -110
    +119
    u9
    -117
    +1.5
    -136
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    CLE wins 2-1

    • Guardians
      -
    • Reds
      -
    Game 1
    7/27
    • Guardians
      6
    • Reds
      5
    Game 1
    7/28
    • Guardians
      0
    • Reds
      2
    Game 2
    7/28
    • Guardians
      6
    • Reds
      1
    Game 3
    7/29

    2026 American League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Cleveland8577.525-L1
    Chicago8478.5191W1
    Minnesota7785.4758W1
    Detroit7686.4699L1
    Kansas City6993.42616W1
    Full Standings

    2026 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Milwaukee10359.636-W5
    Chicago8973.54914W1
    Pittsburgh8280.50621W1
    St. Louis7785.47526L4
    Cincinnati7587.46328L1
    Full Standings

    MLB News

    Jose Ramirez takes blame as miscues sink Guardians in Game 2 of ALCS vs. Rays

    Jose Ramirez takes blame as miscues sink Guardians in Game 2 of ALCS vs. Rays

    Guardians star Jose Ramirez expressed regret for a pair of costly fourth-inning miscues that led to three unearned runs for the Rays, who evened the series with a 3-1 win in Game 2.
    Freddy Peralta shuts down Guardians as Rays even ALCS with Game 2 win

    Freddy Peralta shuts down Guardians as Rays even ALCS with Game 2 win

    The Guardians knew what was coming but still couldn't touch Rays starter Freddy Peralta, who topped 99 mph on his fastball and threw six scoreless innings as the Rays took Game 2 of the ALCS.
    Rays bounce back and win Game 2 over Guardians 3-1

    Rays bounce back and win Game 2 over Guardians 3-1

    Rays bounce back and win Game 2 over Guardians 3-1
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