Reds @ Guardians · May 15, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Fri, May 15, 2026

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Andrew Abbott

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Tanner Bibee

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McLain's extraordinary efforts smooth over Reds' messy finish

CLEVELAND -- Maybe it was the Tito speedo (or maybe not) that caused the Reds to win again on Friday. But, what definitely helped was Matt McLain's spectacular diving stop that saved the club's night when the second baseman secured the final out to hang on to a 7-6 victory

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Matt Mclain's two-run homer leads to 7-6 win00:03:09

Elly De La Cruz's RBI double along with Matt McLain's two run homer lead the Reds to a 7-6 win over the Guardians

Condensed Game: CIN@CLE - 5/15/2600:15:53

Condensed Game: JJ Bleday and the Reds take on Rhys Hoskins and the Guardians on May 15, 2026

Matt McLain's two-run homer (5)00:00:23

Matt McLain hits a two-run home run to left field in the top of the 8th inning, extending the Reds lead 6-1

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Reds @ Guardians · 7–6

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