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The Cincinnati Reds appeared to be losing steam over the weekend, losing against the Washington Nationals in a three-game sweep. CityBeat was there to capture the Reds’ loss to the Nationals on Aug. 4 and 5.
Keep scrolling to see everything we captured during those days of the Washington Nationals vs. the Cincinnati Reds series.
Photos by Brian Mack
Matt McLain and Nick Senzel celebrate a home run during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackJoey Votto tags a runner at first base during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackWashington Nationals player Riley Adams is interviewed during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackJoey Votto catches a pop-up fly during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackCincinnati Reds player Derek Law throws a pitch during the 8th inning of the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackAndrew Abbott throws a pitch during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackElly De La Cruz during the Cincinnati Reds game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackMatt McLain tags a runner out during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackJoey Meneses looks on as a pitch is thrown during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackNick Senzel misses a ground ball during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackTJ Friedl celebrates his three-run home run during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackElly De La Cruz fields a ground ball as a player runs to first base during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackJoey Votto tags a runner out at first base during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackAlex Call slides into home base during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackNick Senzel throws a runner out at first base during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackFans do the wave during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackT.J. Hopkins looks on during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackNick Senzel misses a runner on third base during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackStone Garrett looks on during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackAlex Call runs to third base during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackJoey Meneses tags out Nick Senzel at first base during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackLuke Maile misses the tag out at home during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackElly De La Cruz throws out a runner at first base during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackElly De La Cruz shifts as the pitch is thrown during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackCJ Abrams during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackAlex Call misses swing during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackElly De La Cruz runs to first base after hitting a ground ball during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackNick Senzel catches a ball off the bounce during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackRiley Adams slides into second base during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackThe Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackWill Benson runs to first after batting a fly ball during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackTJ Friedl strikes out on a foul bunt during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackIldemaro Vargas batting during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 5, 2023. Photo: Brian MackIldemaro Vargas leads off the base as a pitch is thrown during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackNick Senzel and Elly De La Cruz celebrate a home run during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackThe Washington Nationals players stand for the “National Anthem” during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackElly De La Cruz celebrates a home run in the bottom of the third inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackLane Thomas celebrates a home run in the top of the sixth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackChristian Encarnacion-Strand tags out runner at first base during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackPatrick Corbin throws a pitch during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackElly De La Cruz homers on a fly ball to left field in the bottom of the third inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackNick Senzel breaks his bat in the bottom of the tenth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackKevin Newman grounds out to third base in the bottom of the 10th inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackNick Senzel runs to first base during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackDominic Smith gets hit by a pitch during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackJake Alu hits a pitch during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackElly De La Cruz looks on as he pop flies during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackSpencer Steet batting during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackMatt McLain fields ball during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackGraham Ashcroft throws a pitch at the top of the first inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackSpencer Steer catches a pop fly during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackLane Thomas celebrates a solo home run during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackMatt McLain celebrates home run with teammates during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackDominic Smith looks on as a pitch is thrown during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackGraham Ashcraft misses a tag at first base during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackGraham Ashcraft throws a pitch during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackElly De La Cruz celebrates a home run in the bottom of the third inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackAlexis Diaz pitches in the top of the ninth inning during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackElly De La Cruz looks on as he gets ready to be on deck during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackElly De La Cruz fields a ground ball during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackKevin Newman looks on as a pitch is thrown during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian MackKevin Newman fields a ball during the Cincinnati Reds’ game against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 4, 2023. Photo: Brian Mack
