Ortiz hits 2nd career homer, Dion leads strong bullpen outing as Nationals beat Reds 7-1

Abimelec Ortiz hit his second home run of his career, helping the Washington Nationals secure a 7-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Will Dion led the bullpen, allowing just one run over 6 1/3 innings. The Nationals swept the series against the Reds. Ortiz opened the third inning with a powerful fly ball, putting the Nationals up 3-1.

Jake Bird pitched the ninth inning, working a hitless frame. Jake Bird also struck out the side in his fifth appearance of the season. Trevor Williams recorded his first win of the season, retiring the first nine batters he faced. Brad Lord allowed three runs on eight hits in six innings. The Nationals' offense was led by Jacob Young and Andrés Chaparro, who each drove in two runs. The Reds, who had won four of their last five games, were outscored 20-6 in the series.