Sal Stewart drove in three runs, including a two-run double to give the Reds a 5-4 lead during a four-run fourth inning. Stewart also had a solo homer in the second inning off Guardians starter Slade Cecconi. Left-hander Caleb Ferguson was the opener for the Reds, making his first start of the season and 15th of his career. Bleday put the Reds ahead 1-0 with a solo home run in the first inning, his 18th of the season. Williams' wild pitch allowed Myers to score from third, giving the Reds a 2-0 lead in the fifth.