Nationals Break Out in the 5th and Close Strong! 
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What a game, fellow Nationals fans! We took on the Cincinnati Reds and came out with a solid win, 6-1. It was a bit of a slow start, but the bats came alive when it mattered! The action began in earnest during the bottom of the 4th inning when our very own Josh Bell smashed a solo homer to right, bringing us on equal footing with Reds at 1-1. That shot traveled a whopping 388 feet! 
Dynamic Duo of Young and Abrams in the 5th
The 5th inning saw Jacob Young and CJ Abrams rally with some clutch hitting that really turned the momentum in our favor. With Brady House advancing on a single and getting to third on a foul out by Riley Adams, Young doubled to center, bringing in House and putting us in the lead at 2-1. Abrams followed up with a double of his own, scoring Young and giving us a 3-1 advantage. The energy from the crowd was palpable!
Defense and Luck on Our Side in the 6th 
Top-notch defensive plays and a bit of luck widened the gap further during the 6th inning. After walking Luis García Jr. and getting Lowe to third base, Adams managed to bat in three runs on a single, thanks to a throwing error by Reds' right fielder Fraley. This crucial play pushed us forward to a commanding 6-1 lead and we were all breathing a little easier! 
The bullpen did a fantastic job as well, from Pilkington taking over in the 5th to Lara snagging the final outs in the 9th, ensuring the Reds couldn't stage any comeback. Overall, it was an exciting game with solid pitching, great defensive work, and thrilling batting. Keep the momentum going, Nats! Who's ready for the next one?
Scoreboard for Reds @ Nationals (July 22nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 |