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Naquin homers, Reds down Guardians 4-2 for 2-game sweep

Tyler Naquin wasn't aware there was an award given to the most outstanding player in the Ohio Cup until it was handed to him. Naquin homered in the fifth inning, scored on Kyle Farmer's go-ahead single in the eighth and led Cincinnati to a 4-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday, the Reds' first series sweep of their northern neighbors since 2014. The Reds won both games in the rain-extended interleague set, and are showing positive signs after starting the season 3-21.