Guardians Revive 'Cincinnati Isn't in Ohio' Rivalry Jokes Ahead of Reds Series
The Cleveland Guardians have reignited their playful rivalry with the Cincinnati Reds by releasing a social media video claiming that Cincinnati is located in Kentucky, not Ohio. This promotional content precedes a three-game series scheduled for May 15-17, 2026, at Progressive Field. The video features several Guardians players humorously asserting their belief that the Reds' home city lies within Kentucky's borders, accompanied by a caption stating the Reds are coming back in state this weekend. This incident continues a longstanding banter between the two Ohio-based MLB teams. It follows a similar exchange in May 2025, when the Reds mocked the Guardians after sweeping them in a series, tweeting photos of shirts reading Got swept in Cincinnati, OH. The current joke also references a September 2024 incident where the Guardians edited images of players celebrating with shirts stating Cincinnati is in Kentucky. The article notes that the Reds are managed by Terry Francona, who previously managed the Cleveland franchise from 2013 to 2023, adding another layer of narrative interest to the upcoming matchup between the in-state American League and National League counterparts.
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