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Santana Smacks, Rajai Rolls, Tomlin Tosses to Reds Sweep

I never think too much about the whole “Battle of Ohio” thing. When I was growing up, Cincinnati was a team the Browns played twice a year and the Reds were part of the terra incognita of the National League. It always felt like a manufactured rivalry. The Indians didn’t start playing the Reds regularly until 1997. Thursday’s night’s game was not only the the fourth and final time the Tribe will play the Reds this season, it also marked the 99th the two teams have met since 1997. Ohio Cup or not, I was still hoping for a sweep.