Forget sentimentality, Reds manager Terry Francona wanted wins. Facing the Guardians, the franchise he managed for 11 seasons, for the first time since resigning after 2023, Francona kept his feelings in check.

Terry Francona switched allegiances when he signed on as the Cincinnati Reds' manager last fall, setting him up to face his former team in the Cleveland Guardians over MLB Rivalry Weekend.

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.

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Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson is garnering national attention after his scorching week at the plate.In six games against the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians, Benson had a .526 batting average,

The 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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