The Cleveland Guardians bounced back in the series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, fueled by Carlos Santana's grand slam.

Terry Francona made his first return to Cleveland since taking over as manager of the Cincinnati Reds. Here's how the game unfolded.

The Guardians' fiery right-hander revealed the emotional tightrope baseball players walk, yet his mature post-game reflection shows why Cleveland values his competitive spirit.

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For the second straight game, Guardians pitching kept the Reds' run production at a minimum. Cleveland left-hander Logan Allen allowed just two runs on four hits through six innings. He struck out six Reds hitters and walked just one. Cleveland's bullpen allowed just one hit through the final three innings.

Will Benson and Cincinnati’s stable of left-handed starters beat the Guardians again Tuesday night at Progressive Field. Benson doubled and scored the only run of the game and lefty Andrew Abbott threw a three-hitter as the Reds improved to 5-0 against the Guardians this year with a 1-0 victory.

With little cushion to spare, Reds lefty Andrew Abbott stifled the Guardians for a 1-0 shutout on Tuesday night at Progressive Field.