Washington Nationals secure series win against Reds with 8-2 victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 1:42 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
The Washington Nationals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 on Saturday night, clinching the series win at home. In a powerful sixth inning, the Nationals surged ahead by scoring four runs, with key contributions from Dylan Crews and Andrés Chaparro. After entering the game tied 2-2, Chaparro's double and additional hits extended the Nationals' lead. Starting pitcher Andrew Alvarez went 5.1 innings, allowing three hits and striking out two. The Nationals will aim for a clean sweep when they face the Reds again tomorrow at 12:15 p.m.
- •Nationals clinch series win against Reds with 8-2 finale.
- •Four-run sixth inning highlighted by Chaparro's double.
- •Andrew Alvarez pitches 5.1 innings, allowing three hits.
- •Nationals look to sweep series in final game on Sunday.
- 1:42 AMYahoo Sports — Washington Nationals Secure Series Win vs. Reds After 8-2 Finish
"Four runs in the sixth inning lift the Washington Nationals to a series win over the Cincinnati Reds, 8-2.
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