Chase Burns takes second loss as Reds fall to Nationals

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Chase Burns takes second loss as Reds fall to Nationals
Summary

Chase Burns of the Cincinnati Reds suffered his second loss of the season during Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. After a scoreless first two innings, the Nationals took a 2-0 lead in the third. Eugenio Suárez tied the game with a two-run homer in the sixth, but Washington responded with four runs in the same inning. Reds manager Terry Francona noted Burns struggled with his fastball, leading to his early exit. The Reds remain six games out of the NL Wild Card spot and will rely on Burns more following Hunter Greene's season-ending surgery.

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  • Chase Burns allowed six runs over six innings against the Nationals.
  • Eugenio Suárez hit a two-run homer to tie the game at 2-2.
  • Nationals scored four runs in the sixth inning to secure the lead.
  • Reds are six games out of a playoff spot.
  • Hunter Greene is set for season-ending surgery, increasing reliance on Burns.
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Chase Burns suffered just his second loss of the season in his most recent outing on Saturday against the Washington Nationals.

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