Logan Allen held the Reds scoreless for six innings and the Guardians’ bullpen took care of the rest as Cleveland pitched a 3-0 shutout over Cincinnati to take a 1-0 lead in the Battle of Ohio.
The Guardians did most of their scoring in the first inning against Cincinnati starter Graham Ashcraft. After Steven Kwan reached on a leadoff single, Jose Ramirez — penciled into the No. 2 spot in the lineup — lined an opposite field double to left field, thanks in part to Spencer Steer being blinded by the sun. With one out and runners on second and third, Kole Calhoun dropped a two-run single into left field, opening up a 2-0 lead for Cleveland.