The Cincinnati Reds believe they are starting to play to their potential. Following a successful road trip through Cleveland and Detroit, the Reds return home Tuesday to host the Minnesota Twins in the opener of a three-game series.

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

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.

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.