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.

Will Benson and Rece Hinds each launched solo home runs, while six pitchers combined to throw nine solid innings as the host Cincinnati Reds posted a 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday.

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 Guardians are an away underdog (+114) at the Reds (-135). The Cincinnati Reds will give the start to Andrew Abbott (2-0, 2.10 ERA), who is looking for win No. 3 on the season, and the Guardians will counter with Luis Ortiz (2-4, 4.78 ERA).

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After jumping on the Cleveland Guardians early, the Cincinnati Reds' pitching staff creaked and buckled, but ultimately held up.