The coveted Ohio Cup hangs in the balance between the Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds, who prepare to do battle in the fields of Great American Ballpark over the next two days.
The Reds had the unfortunate distinction of starting 2022 against last year’s champion Braves. They split the two-game series, including a 6-3 win in the finale Sunday. Rookie pitcher Hunter Greene began his career with a win, lasting five innings and striking out seven on Sunday. The Guardians will avoid the triple-digit flamethrower, luckily, and will instead be facing Tyle Mahle and most likely Nick Lodolo.