The Cincinnati Reds won the first game in their series 5-4 against the Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park on Friday night. The Reds offense looked strong, scoring five runs in the first three innings, and the home team managed to keep their lead throughout the rest of the game.

Keep scrolling to see everything we captured during Friday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians.

Click here to see photos from the Reds’ game against the Guardians on Sunday.

Photos by Anders Saling

Austin Hays celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Angel Martinez of the Cleveland Guardians takes off his gear at the end of the eighth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Austin Hays catches the third out of the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Austin Hays celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Austin Hays jogs around the bases after hitting a a solo home run in the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Bo Naylor of the Cleveland Guardians hits a solo home run in the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Bo Naylor tags Gavin Lux out at home in the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Brady Singer throws the first pitch of the game | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Carlos Santana of the Cleveland Guardians prepares to bat in the top of the fourth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Cleveland Guardians mascot Slider stands atop the home team dugout during the seventh inning stretch | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Daniel Schneemann of the Cleveland Guardians fields a ground ball from Spencer Steer in the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Elly De La Cruz fields a ground ball in the top of the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Elly De La Cruz fields a ground ball in the top of the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Elly De La Cruz flies out to end the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Elly De La Cruz jogs off the field after the seventh inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Fans celebrate as the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Fans celebrate as the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Cleveland Guardians at Great American Ball Park | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Fans watch as Emilio Pagan pitches in the top of the ninth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Gavin Lux celebrates a double in the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Gavin Lux doubles in the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Graham Ashcraft pitches in the top of the seventh inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Jose Ramirez of the Cleveland Guardians celebrates hitting a solo home run in the top of the eighth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kyle Arnsberg holds up three sunflower seed bags in between innings | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kyle Manzardo of the Cleveland Guardians doubles in the top of the fourth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Kyle Manzardo prepares to bat in the top of the fourth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Matt McLain grounds out to shortstop Gabriel Arias in the bottom of the fourth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Matt McLain scores on a single in the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Mr. Redlegs celebrates as the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Cleveland Guardians | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Nolan Jones of the Cleveland Guardians walks back to the dugout after striking out during the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Santiago Espinal of the Cincinnati Reds fields a ground ball in the top of the seventh inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Santiago Espinal fields a ground ball in the top of the seventh inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Santiago Espinal fields a ground ball in the top of the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Santiago Espinal fields a ground ball in the top of the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Spencer Steer fields a ground ball in the top of the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Steven Kwan of the Cleveland Guardians catches the first out in the bottom of the fourth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Tanner Bibee of the Cleveland Guardians strikes out TJ Friedl during the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Tayor Rogers pitches in the top of the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
The Cincinnati Reds celebrate as they defeat the Cleveland Guardians | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
The PNC Power Stacks erupt as the Cincinnati Reds bring in their closer Emilio Pagan in the top of the ninth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
TJ Friedl attempts a bunt in the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
TJ Friedl catches the first out of the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
TJ Friedl grounds out in the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
TJ Friedl prepares to bat in the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Tony Santillan and Tyler Stephenson conserse on the mound in the top of the eighth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Tony Santillan pitches in the top of the eighth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Will Benson hits a three-run home run in the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Will Benson prepares to bat in the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling
Will Brennan prepares to bat in the top of the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians | May 16, 2025 Photo: Anders Saling