Andrew Abbott is filthy, and his filth paired with the efforts of TJ Frield helped lead the Cincinnati Reds past the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday night by the score of 7-2. Abbott tossed 5.2 IP of 2 ER ball - helped in part by Friedl’s home-run robbing catch at the wall in CF - and struck out 5 against nary a walk, while Friedl had a 3-hit day that included a steal, a bust-it home for a run ahead of a relay throw, and a trio of runs scored overall.
Matt McLain and Stu Fairchild both socked 2-run homers to help chase Guardians starter Noah Synderthor, donning Viking outfits in the dugout as they further smote his ruin upon the mountainside.