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The Cincinnati Reds are making history for all the wrong reasons

The Cincinnati Reds have a streak going that explains just how disappointing the last few seasons have been for the franchise.

By Tyler Reed

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz prepares on deck in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz prepares on deck in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park. / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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Nobody does MLB Opening Day quite like the Cincinnati Reds. The city of Cincinnati is basically shut down, as fans fill the streets to celebrate the return of their beloved Reds.

However, nobody can disappoint their fanbase more than the Reds. The long-running joke around the franchise is that everything falls apart after the MLB All-Star break. However, the past few seasons, the franchise has been letting the fanbase down a little earlier.

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But, each spring, the Reds give hope to their followers, and the start of this season was no different, as new manager Terry Francona has brought a new life to the hopeful expectations.

After blowing the opening day victory, the Reds dropped two out of three against the San Francisco Giants to start the season.

Now, for most teams, that could be just a tough start to the season and time to move. However, for the Reds, it has become a nightmare statistic that doesn't even sound real.

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Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand throws to first to get San Francisco Giants designated hitter Wilmer Flores out in the seventh inning at Great American Ball Park. / Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

According to Joe Danneman of FOX 19 Cincinnati, the Reds have lost 32 straight series when the team loses the first game of the series.

Excuse me? That can't be right, can it? Listen, everyone knew Francona had his work cut out for him when he got to Cincinnati. If anyone can break a curse, it is him. However, getting the Reds to the top will be no easy challenge.

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