I told him to give me some good luck,” Encarnacion-Strand said.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. A few pitches later, the Reds first baseman delivered the go-ahead sacrifice fly to left field,

Terry Francona returned to Cleveland for the first time since being named Cincinnati’s manager and the Reds opened a three-game series against the Guardians on Monday.

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night and James Jean was the umpire behind the plate. A few calls were questionable on Wade Miley pitches, but Jean’s overall performance favored the Reds.