The Reds, who lost the first two games of the series, avoided being swept for the first time this season. Cincinnati set a franchise record with 33 straight series without being swept, breaking the mark of 32 set by the 1970 Reds, who went on to win the National League pennant.

Nick Lodolo pitched his first complete game with eight strikeouts, Nick Fraley and Santiago Espinal each had two hits and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Nationals 5-0.

Archbishop Robert Casey will open a game against St. Louis on 'Catholic Day' at the ballpark, where Catholic school principals also will be honored

Cincinnati Reds third-ranked prospect Sal Stewart had a huge game for the Louisville Bats tonight. The 21-year-old third baseman hit two home runs, a double a single and had four RBIs in the Bats' 11-9 loss against the Iowa Cubs.

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After four straight quality starts, Baz gave up eight runs on eight hits over four innings in his last outing, an 8-3 loss to the visiting Chicago White Sox on July 21. He is 0-1 with a 9.72 ERA in 8 1/3 innings over two career starts against the Reds.

Lodolo and Andrew Abbott are the first Reds duo to both toss a complete-game shutout in the same season since Johnny Cueto and Homer Bailey did so in 2014, according to Matt Wilke

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

Good morning and welcome to a rare combination around these parts. First, we have a getaway game starting at noon. But even more rare is the Nationals’ chance at a three-game sweep.Yes, the Nats have not swept a three-game set since mid-May against the Orioles in Baltimore.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott said his suit jacket honors those who helped him reach the All-Star game.