Guardians make 'Cincinnati isn't in Ohio' jokes ahead of Reds series
TL;DR
The Cleveland Guardians are humorously asserting that Cincinnati isn't in Ohio ahead of their series against the Reds from May 15-17. This follows a playful back-and-forth on social media between the two teams.
Key points
- Cleveland Guardians joke about Cincinnati's location
- Series against the Reds scheduled for May 15-17
- Previous social media exchange between the teams
The Cleveland Guardians are sticking with the "Cincinnati isn't in Ohio" rhetoric with a new post via the team's official Twitter/X account, ahead of their three-game series May 15-17 at Progressive Field.
The video includes several Guardians' players talking about how they believe Cincinnati to be somewhere in Kentucky.
"The Reds come back in state this weekend," reads the caption.
In May 2025, the Reds' official Twitter/X account seized an opportunity to avenge a months-old jab from the Guardians account with a tweet that followed a three-game sweep at Great American Ball Park of their in-state, American League counterpart.
The Reds tweeted a photo of a T-shirt that read, "Got swept in Cincinnati, OH," with the caption, "Y'all want some new shirts, @CleGuardians?"
In September 2024, "Cincinnati is in Kentucky" was edited onto shirts showing Guardians players celebrating after a win over the Reds and shared on the team's official page.
Reds manager Terry Francona managed Cleveland from 2013 to 2023.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Guardians make 'Cincinnati isn't in Ohio' jokes ahead of Reds series
Q&A
What are the Cleveland Guardians saying about Cincinnati?
The Cleveland Guardians are jokingly claiming that Cincinnati is not in Ohio, referencing the city's location in their social media posts.
When is the Guardians' series against the Reds?
The Guardians will face the Reds in a three-game series from May 15 to May 17 at Progressive Field.
How did the Reds respond to the Guardians' jokes?
The Reds previously responded to the Guardians with a tweet featuring a T-shirt that humorously acknowledged a three-game sweep over Cleveland.
