Cincinnati Reds LHP Wade Miley pitched five strong innings in the Reds' series-clinching win over the MLB-best Detroit Tigers Sunday.

When the Cincinnati Reds opened a three-game series with a loss to the Detroit Tigers, it was more than a forgone conclusion that the Tigers would win the at least one of the next two and take the series.

With his tongue firmly in his cheek, Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona refers to the Ohio Cup as “America’s Cup,” to play up the meaninglessness of the trophy given to the annual series between the Reds and their in-state rival Cleveland Guardians.

Elly De La Cruz has been Cincinnati's hottest hitter, hitting a home run in each of his last four games, giving him 16 for the season. On Sunday, he served as the designated hitter, getting a rest from his customary shortstop position.

The Brewers stretched their series winning streak over the Reds to 12 in a row when they took Wednesday's matinee at Great American Ball Park, 9-1. After taking Monday's series opener, the Brewers bounced back from Tuesday's loss in which the Reds enjoyed a win that featured a home-run robbery by outfielder T.J. Friedl that rivaled a walk-off win.

Jackson Chourio and Daz Cameron belted two-run homers to lead the visiting Milwaukee Brewers to a 9-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon.