I told him to give me some good luck,” Encarnacion-Strand said.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. A few pitches later, the Reds first baseman delivered the go-ahead sacrifice fly to left field,

Before reuniting with the Cleveland Guardians, Terry Francona explained his decision to come out of retirement and manage the Cincinnati Reds.

The veteran skipper discussed his emotional return, maintaining connections with former players, and valuing relationships over payroll in his new gig.