Reds Run the Table Against D-Backs, Head to Cleveland with Momentum

The Cincinnati Reds brought out the brooms over the weekend, sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks to climb back to .500 at 33-33. A 4-2 win on Sunday was sealed by Matt McLain’s clutch two-run homer in the eighth inning, and Christian Encarnacion-Strand stayed sizzling with his third home run in as many games.

Nick Lodolo was solid on the bump, striking out 7 over 5.2 innings while limiting Arizona to two earned runs. The bullpen held strong, and Alexis Díaz nailed down the save — his 12th of the season.

The Reds now shift their attention to the Battle of Ohio as they head north to face the Cleveland Guardians in a two-game set beginning tonight. With their offense clicking and the bullpen finally settling in, Cincinnati is hoping to ride this momentum into a big June.