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Matt Harvey struggles as Cincinnati Reds fall 6-2 in Game 2 against the Washington Nationals

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- You've got to wonder if Matt Harvey has hit a bit of a wall.

Harvey had his second rough outing in three starts in the Reds' 6-2 loss to the Washington Nationals in the second game of a day-night doubleheader Saturday night.

He allowed five runs on nine hits and did not retire a batter in the fifth. He walked two and only struck out one.

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The game got a bit chippy late.