Nationals snap Cincinnati ace Chase Burns’ 12-game winning streak, beating Reds 8-2

In a thrilling matchup, the Washington Nationals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-2, ending the Reds' 12-game winning streak. Andrés Chaparro played a pivotal role, driving in three runs and contributing to the Nationals' victory. Rookie Abimelec Ortiz added two RBIs for Washington. The Reds, led by Eugenio Suárez, dropped two consecutive games for the first time since July 11-12.

Chase Burns, the Reds' ace, struggled, allowing five runs over 5 1/3 innings and striking out six. Clayton Beeter (5-3) had a perfect eighth inning for Washington, while José Tena and Abimelec Ortiz added crucial RBI hits in the eighth. Cincinnati's Brady Singer was slated to start the series finale on Sunday, with Brad Lord expected to pitch in a bullpen game for Washington.