Game Cincinnati Reds @ Washington Nationals (July 19th, 2024)

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A Rough Loss for the Reds in Washington​

The Reds faced off against the Nationals in what turned out to be a challenging game. We started off with high hopes, but unfortunately, we fell short with a final score of 8-5 in favor of the Nationals.

Opportunities Missed Early​

Our lineup couldn't get much going in the first innings. Jonathan India and Elly De La Cruz both made outs in the first inning, followed by Jeimer Candelario striking out. By the time the middle of the 4th inning rolled around, we had a slim lead of 1-0, thanks to a single by India driving in Stuart Fairchild.

Nationals Take Control in the 4th and 5th Innings​

Things took a turn in the bottom of the 4th. The Nationals rallied, scoring four runs with a homer by Keibert Ruiz that brought in James Wood. The following inning, Juan Yepez added to our woes, hitting a homer and pushing the score to 7-1. Our pitcher, Frankie Montas, had a tough time containing their lineup.

Struggles Continue​

We struggled to gain any momentum through the middle innings. Rece Hinds managed a ground rule double in the 8th, but unfortunately, we couldn't capitalize, leaving the score at 8-1. Our bullpen, including Justin Suter and Lucas Farmer, tried to contain the damage but the Nationals offense was relentless.

Late-Game Spark​

In the 9th inning, there was a glimmer of hope. Starting with Candelario's walk and Spencer Steer's infield single, this got us into scoring positions. Austin Slater drove in two runs with a single to right, advancing on an error, and Jake Fraley, who pinch-hit for Fairchild, added another with a double. India walked, but our rally fell short with De La Cruz grounding out to end the game.

Final Thoughts​

It was a tough game to watch, fellow Reds fans. Despite the final inning excitement, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Nationals' early advantage. Let’s just say, it’s one we’ll have to shake off as we look ahead to the next game. Keep the faith!

"We had a tough one today, but we keep our heads up and focus on the next game. Go Reds!"

Scoreboard for Reds @ Nationals (July 19th, 2024)​

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0​	0​	0​	4​	3​	0​	1​	0​	0​	8​	7​	1​
	0​	0​	1​	0​	0​	0​	0​	0​	4​	5​	7​	1​