Nationals overpower Reds in 8-2 win as Chase Burns struggles
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Washington Nationals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 on August 8 at Nationals Park. Chase Burns, the Reds' All-Star pitcher, struggled, allowing five runs in 5 1/3 innings. Cincinnati managed to briefly tie the game at 2-2, but the Nationals pulled ahead with further runs. The Reds fell to 16-6 in games started by Burns, who had an opportunity for a franchise-record 13th straight winning decision.
- •Nationals scored five runs against Burns in 5 1/3 innings.
- •Cincinnati tied the game 2-2 but could not hold the lead.
- •Eugenio Suárez hit his second homer in as many nights.
- •Brady Singer is scheduled to start for Cincinnati on August 9.
- •Burns' loss snaps a chance for a franchise record for consecutive wins.
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Chase Burns roughed up in Reds loss to Nationals. Here's what happened
"The real collectible treasure 32,602 fans left the ballpark with was seeing Washington beat Cincinnati Reds All-Star starting pitcher Chase Burns.
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