On Aug. 16, the Cincinnati Reds came back to earn a dazzling 7-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians in the second game of a two-game series. The first game against their Ohio foe resulted in a 0-3 loss. CityBeat was there to capture all of the dramatic moments during the Reds’ triumph against the Guardians on Aug. 16.

Keep scrolling to see everything we captured during the Reds’ win.

Photos by Ron Valle

The Cincinnati Reds celebrate their win against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain celebrate the Cincinnati Reds’ win against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Joey Votto scores on a grounder from Will Benson in the fifth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Spencer Steer throws to first base for a second out in the first inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Spencer Steer flies out to center field in the eighth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Sam Moll pitching in the seventh inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Myles Straw grounds out to Spencer Steer in the seventh inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Matt McLain turns double play to end the game in the ninth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Matt McLain doubles in the first inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Matt McLain and TJ Friedl celebrating scoring in the fourth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Jonathan India puts robe on Matt McLain in the fourth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Jonathan India puts robe on Matt McLain in the fourth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Myles Straw tags up in the third inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
TJ Friedl robs Ramón Laureano Jr. of a homer in the third inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
TJ Friedl robs Ramón Laureano Jr. of a homer in the third inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
TJ Friedl robs Ramón Laureano Jr. of a homer in the third inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
TJ Friedl returning to the dugout after a catch in the third inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
TJ Friedl bunts a single in the sixth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
TJ Friedl scores his first run of the game in the first inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
TJ Friedl leads off a single in the first inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
TJ Friedl steals second base in the fourth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
TJ Friedl goes to catch a ball in the third inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Stuart Fairchild is congratulated for a run in the fourth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Stuart Fairchild makes a swing in the fourth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
The Cincinnati Reds celebrate their win against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
The Cincinnati Reds celebrate their win against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Will Benson catches a first out in the ninth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Manager David Bell celebrates two-run homer with Stuart Fairchild in the fourth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Reporter Annie Sabo interviews TJ Friedl after the game. Photo: Ron Valle
Andrew Abbott pitching in the fifth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Andrew Abbott pitching in the fourth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle
Andrew Abbott pitching in the first inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Cleveland Guardians on Aug. 16, 2023. Photo: Ron Valle