Reds unable to extend winning streak, fall to Nationals in series opener

The Cincinnati Reds lost to the Washington Nationals 5-3 on August 7, ending their four-game winning streak. The game was a bullpen challenge for the Reds, who recently announced that starting pitcher Hunter Greene would miss the remainder of the season due to elbow surgery. Although the Reds hit three solo home runs, one by Eugenio Suárez in his milestone 1,000th game, the Nationals capitalized with key hits, including a two-run homer from Harry Ford. The relief pitching kept Cincinnati competitive, but the team struggled with double plays that thwarted their rallies.

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