The Cincinnati Reds had an impressive start in their series against the Washington Nationals, beating the team 6-1 on Friday night. During the game, Hunter Greene struck out 12, the second-highest total of his big league career, helping steer the Reds toward victory.

Keep scrolling for everything we saw during Friday night’s game. Click here to see the photos from Saturday’s game against the Washington Nationals.

Photos by Brian Mack

Hunter Greene pitches in the fourth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack
Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack
Eduardo Salazar pitches | Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack
Josh Bell runs the bases after a homerun | Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack
Spencer Steer celebrates a run with Santiago Espinal | Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack
Tyler Stephenson doubles on a line drive to left fielder James Wood | Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack
Santiago Espinal tags out CJ Abrams at third base | Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack
Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack
Elly De La Cruz tags Jacob Young out at second base | Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack
Matt McLain runs to first base after a ground ball | Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack
Elly De La Cruz runs to first base after a ground ball hit | Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack
Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer celebrate the win over the Nationals | Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack
Santiago Espinal rounds third base | Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack
Elly De La Cruz at bat | Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack
Jose Trevino batting | Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack
Tyler Stephenson runs to third base after a hit | Cincinnati Reds vs. the Washington Nationals | May 2, 2025 Photo: Brian Mack