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.

Taylor Walls and Yandy Díaz had two hits and two RBI apiece and the Tampa Bay Rays remained hot with an 8-4 win over the New York Mets on Saturday.

Elly De La Cruz homered for the fourth consecutive game and drove in three runs and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the host Detroit Tigers, 8-4, on Sunday.