Reds drop first game of split doubleheader against Guardians
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:49 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds lost to the Cleveland Guardians 6-5 in the first game of a split doubleheader on July 28 at Great American Ball Park. Cincinnati initially trailed 4-0 but rallied to lead 5-4 by the end of the fourth inning. However, the Guardians tied the game and took the lead in the eighth inning. With this loss, Cincinnati's record stands at 49-56, just days ahead of the MLB trade deadline on August 3. The second game of the doubleheader is scheduled to start at 7:10 p.m.
- •Reds trail 4-0 after one inning
- •Cincinnati leads 5-4 after four innings
- •Guardians score in the eighth for 6-5 lead
- •Cincinnati falls to 49-56 this season
- •Second game of the doubleheader starts at 7:10 p.m.
- 8:49 PMYahoo Sports — Reds drop first game of split doubleheader against Guardians
"Cincinnati fell to 49-56 with less than a week until the MLB's deadline for trades on Aug. 3.
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