# Guardians Face Reds in Tough Test | Cincinnati Reds News

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Podcast: [Cincinatti Reds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cincinatti-reds-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463307)
Published: 2026-07-27T17:12:06+00:00
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The Guardians are in a slump, facing their longest losing streak of the season, but they’ve got a chance to turn things around against the struggling Cincinnati Reds — led by former Guardians manager Terry Francona. While the Reds rank near the bottom in hitting, pitching, and base running, stars like Elly De La Cruz and JJ Bleday are keeping them afloat. The Guardians, meanwhile, are struggling offensively but excelling in pitching and defense. With key players potentially returning and rumors of a left-handed hitter on the trade block, this series is a must-watch. Tonight’s matchup pits Guardians’ Slade Cecconi against Reds’ ace Chase Burns — and if the Guardians’ offense doesn’t wake up, expect another low-scoring battle. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cc8ba2d1b8c02282

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