The Cincinnati Reds play the Washington Nationals after Gavin Lux had four hits against the Nationals on Tuesday.

The Cincinnati Reds lost 6-1 to the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, falling to 52-50 as a result. In third place in the National League Central, they are

Cincinnati rookie Chase Burns struck out nine Nationals batters in the first four innings and finished with 10 Ks for the second straight start.

The Washington Nationals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-8 on Monday, marking their highest scoring game since July 3.

CINCINNATI -- Reds right-handed starting pitcher Brady Singer gave up seven earned runs in just 2 1/3 innings and the Reds fell to the Washington Nationals 10-8 on Monday night. The Reds trailed 7-0 after three innings, before rallying to make it 8-6 through the top of the fifth.