The Cincinnati Reds didn't go with a traditional starting pitcher, and by game's end it was clear they were fine without one, albeit for a day.

Will Benson and Rece Hinds each hit a solo home run, and the host Cincinnati Reds posted a victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.

The Guardians open a three-game weekend series in the Queen City against ex-Cleveland skipper Terry Francona and the Reds.

The Reds tweeted a photo of a T-shirt that read, "Got swept in Cincinnati, OH," with the caption, "Y'all want some new shirts, @CleGuardians?" Last September, "Cincinnati is in Kentucky" was edited on to shirts showing Guardians players celebrating after a win over the Reds and posted on X to the team's official page.

The Cincinnati Reds swept the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday with a 3-1 victory behind two Will Benson home runs. Benson became the first Red since Joey Votto i

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Andrew Abbott will lead the host Reds past the Guardians in Sunday afternoon’s Battle of Ohio, Stitches predicts.

Searching for the first three-game series sweep of their in-state rival since 2012, the Cincinnati Reds will look to close out the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday afternoon.