Reds @ Nationals · Aug 9, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sun, Aug 9, 2026

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Overhauled 'pen steps up again as Nats complete first sweep since April

WASHINGTON – The Nationals’ decision to pitch a bullpen game on Sunday gave the team an extended look at the new makeup of its relievers since Monday’s Trade Deadline. Four relief pitchers combined to clinch the series sweep (the club's first at home this season and first overall since April

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Chaparro, Young combine for four RBIs in Nats' win00:03:14

Andrés Chaparro and Jacob Young combine for four RBIs to lead the Nationals to a 7-1 win over the Reds

Condensed Game: CIN@WSH - 8/9/2600:12:48

Condensed Game: Dane Myers and the Reds take on Abimelec Ortiz and the Nationals on August 9, 2026

Abimelec Ortiz's solo home run (2)00:00:29

Abimelec Ortiz crushes a solo home run to extend the Nationals' lead to 3-1 in the bottom of the 3rd inning

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