It was the type of swing that quiets a crowd, except in 2020 there is no crowd. The loudest sounds after Franmil Reyes lifted a 95-mph fastball over the center-field wall in the eighth inning Tuesday were shouts from Cleveland players jumping up and down on the dugout railing.
Cincinnati Reds reliever Nate Jones knew where the ball was headed immediately, punching his right hand into his glove in frustration.
Cleveland had eight baserunners in the final three innings against the Reds' bullpen, and they hit just two balls out of the infield. Four walks, two hit batsmen, an error and a two-run homer from Reyes added up to a 4-2 loss for the Reds at Great American Ball Park, snapping their three-game win streak.