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Cleveland Starts Cecconi, Clings to Wild-Card Lead vs. Reds

7/27/2026

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Cleveland, after five straight losses, will host Cincinnati on Monday with Slade Cecconi starting.
Cleveland’s pitcher has allowed 15 runs in his last three starts.
Cincinnati’s Chase Burns is expected to give up at most two runs while the Reds aim for five to six runs.
Cleveland holds a one-game lead over Minnesota in the wild-card race, whereas Cincinnati remains five games back after a 6-3 road trip.

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Cleveland, after five straight losses, will host Cincinnati on Monday with Slade Cecconi starting.
Cleveland’s pitcher has allowed 15 runs in his last three starts.
Cincinnati’s Chase Burns is expected to give up at most two runs while the Reds aim for five to six runs.
Cleveland holds a one-game lead over Minnesota in the wild-card race, whereas Cincinnati remains five games back after a 6-3 road trip.