Washington’s Nationals didn’t score any runs, or even get a runner in scoring position, with the Cincinnati Reds’ starter Tyler Mahle on the mound, and two solo homers off Nats’ right-hander Max Scherzer were enough for the visiting team to claim a victory in the 1st of 3 in Nationals Park. Final Score: 2-1 Redlegs.
Scherzer vs the Reds: In four starts this month, heading into tonight’s outing, Max Scherzer had been dominant, posting a 1.37 ERA, six walks, 38 Ks, and a .156/.216/.222 line against in 26 1⁄3 IP.