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The Cleveland Guardians dominated the Cincinnati Reds 10–3 on May 17 at Progressive Field, powered by six home runs and a balanced offensive attack that generated 12 hits and 10 RBIs. Cleveland's pitching staff struck out 12 batters while allowing just 11 hits and 3 earned runs, posting a 3.86 ERA and committing no errors in a clean defensive performance. Cincinnati managed only 11 hits and a single home run despite fanning 12 times, with their pitching yielding 10 earned runs and a bloated 4.81 ERA. The Guardians' power display—six long balls in one game—far exceeded Cincinnati's offensive capability, as the Reds' .704 OPS proved insufficient against Cleveland's dominant pitching and timely hitting. This lopsided victory signals Cleveland's ability to generate consistent run production through the long ball while maintaining pitching depth, positioning the Guardians favorably in the division race.