Nationals sweep Reds with 7-1 victory behind Ortiz and Dion
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Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Washington Nationals completed a series sweep against the Cincinnati Reds with a 7-1 victory on August 9, 2026. Abimelec Ortiz hit his second career home run, while Will Dion led the bullpen with 6 1/3 innings, allowing only one run. Jacob Young and Andrés Chaparro each contributed two runs batted in as the Nationals improved to a 4-1 record over their last five games. The Reds had taken an early lead but were outscored significantly in the series, totaling 20 runs against them. The Nationals will face the Chicago Cubs next, while the Reds prepare for a matchup with the Chicago White Sox.
- •Nationals finish series against Reds with a 7-1 win.
- •Abimelec Ortiz records his second career home run.
- •Will Dion earns his first win, allowing one run in 6 1/3 innings.
- •Jacob Young and Andrés Chaparro each drive in two runs.
- •Reds drop to a 20-6 deficit over the series.
- 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Ortiz hits 2nd career homer, Dion leads strong bullpen outing as Nationals beat Reds
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Ortiz hits 2nd career homer, Dion leads strong bullpen outing as Nationals beat Reds 7-1
"Abimelec Ortiz hit his second career home run, Will Dion led a bullpen outing that allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings and the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Sunday to sweep the series. Trevor Williams tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings and maintained his 0.00 ERA since returning from elbow surgery on July 29. Brad Lord surrendered the only run during his start, and Jake Bird worked a hitless ninth.
"Jacob Young and Andrés Chaparro each drove in two runs for the Nationals, who have won four of their last five games.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 2:59 AMOrtiz hits 2nd career homer, Dion leads strong bullpen outing as Nationals beat Reds
Abimelec Ortiz hit his second career home run, Will Dion led a bullpen outing that allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings and the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-1 on Sunday to sweep the series. Trevor Williams tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings and maintained his 0.00 ERA since returning from elbow surgery on July 29. Brad Lord surrendered the only run during his start, and Jake Bird worked a hitless ninth.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 7:21 PMOrtiz hits 2nd career homer, Dion leads strong bullpen outing as Nationals beat Reds 7-1
Jacob Young and Andrés Chaparro each drove in two runs for the Nationals, who have won four of their last five games.
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