And not even the Cincinnati Reds ' designated "mudder" could save them from an 11-5 beating by the Detroit Tigers in the opener of a three-game series against the best team in baseball this year.

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona already had the respect of the players in his clubhouse, but his gesture to the team on May 11 might have heightened the respect his players have for him.

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