Nationals bring 1-0 series advantage over Reds into game 2
The Washington Nationals lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cincinnati RedsJULY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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MLB's leader in errors is still a top defender. Here's how Elly De La Cruz leads the Major Leagues in errors. The Reds shortstop is also putting together a season that should have him in the conversa...
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Juan Yepez, Keibert Ruiz homer as Nationals dump Reds Juan Yepez went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer to help the Washington Nationals to an 8-5 win in the opener of their three-game set against...
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Frankie Montas - Tagged for seven runs Montas (4-8) took the loss Friday against the Nationals, allowing seven runs on six hits and three walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out three.
Impact After blanking the Nats through his first three innings, Montas was tagged for four runs in the fourth before giving up a three-run homer to Juan Yepez in the fifth. The 31-year-old Montas has been plagued by the long ball recently -- he's now allowed two homers in each of his last three outings. Overall, the right-hander sports a 4.85 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and 72:38 K:BB across 18 starts (89 innings) this season. Montas is currently slated for a tough road matchup versus Atlanta in his next outing.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Frankie Montas - Tagged for seven runs Montas (4-8) took the loss Friday against the Nationals, allowing seven runs on six hits and three walks over 4.2 innings. He struck out three.
Impact After blanking the Nats through his first three innings, Montas was tagged for four runs in the fourth before giving up a three-run homer to Juan Yepez in the fifth. The 31-year-old Montas has been plagued by the long ball recently -- he's now allowed two homers in each of his last three outings. Overall, the right-hander sports a 4.85 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and 72:38 K:BB across 18 starts (89 innings) this season. Montas is currently slated for a tough road matchup versus Atlanta in his next outing.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Corbin works 6 sharp innings, Juan Yepez hits 3-run homer as Nationals beat Reds 8-5
Patrick Corbin pitched six sharp innings on his 35th birthday, Juan Yepez hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals began the second half of the season by beating the Cinc...JULY 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to Watch Reds vs. Nationals: TV Channel & Live Stream - July 20
Preview the July 20 matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more...JULY 20 • DATA SKRIVE
Brent Suter - Exits with injury Suter was removed from Friday's game against the Nationals due to an apparent injury, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact It's unclear what exactly is bothering Suter that caused him to exit alongside a trainer, but the Reds should offer some more details relatively soon. The 34-year-old southpaw has posted a 3.68 ERA and 1.19 WHIP across 51.1 innings while primarily working in middle relief this season.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Brent Suter - Exits with injury Suter was removed from Friday's game against the Nationals due to left shoulder tightness, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Suter was only able to get through two-thirds of an inning on seven pitches before exiting alongside a trainer. The 34-year-old southpaw may be unavailable for at least a game or two while the Reds determine the severity of the issue.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Reds vs. Nationals Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 20
Preview the July 20 matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.JULY 20 • DATA SKRIVE
Votto scratched from Triple-A start amid another ankle setback TORONTO -- Joey Votto was scratched from his scheduled debut with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on Friday after tweaking his right ankle in pr...
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Coach Prime among Elly's fans: 'I love what he brings to the game' Game recognizes game, as they say. Deion Sanders last played in the Majors in 2001, but that doesn't mean the two-sport great hasn't paid at...
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Deion Sanders Astounded by Talent of Reds Star Elly De La Cruz Coach Prime gave some flowers to the talented Cincinnati shortstop.
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Will Benson - Not facing lefty Benson is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.
Impact Benson will yield to Stuart Fairchild in center field Friday due to southpaw Patrick Corbin starting for Washington. Benson is slashing .190/.277/657 with 10 home runs and 11 stolen bases in 293 plate appearances this season.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Jake Fraley - Absent from starting nine Fraley is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals.
Impact With left-hander Patrick Corbin on the bump for Washington, the lefty-hitting Fraley will take a seat. In his place, Austin Slater will bat sixth and fill left field.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Reds activate OF Stuart Fairchild, DFA Edwin Rios The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the 10-day injured list on Friday.The team designated veteran infielder Edwin...
JULY 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Reds activate OF Stuart Fairchild, DFA Edwin Rios The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Stuart Fairchild from the 10-day injured list on Friday.The team designated veteran infielder Edwin...
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MLB playoff watch: X-factors for every contender
One player for each team whose contribution in the second half might determine his club's postseason fate.JULY 19
Edwin Ríos - Removed from 40-man roster The Reds designated Rios for assignment Friday.
Impact Rios had his contract selected July 5 but logged only 10 plate appearances and went 1-for-9 with four strikeouts. He'll vacate his spot on the active roster for Stuart Fairchild (back). If Rios clears waivers, he'll likely remain within the Reds' organization.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Stuart Fairchild - Activated from IL The Reds reinstated Fairchild (back) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Impact Fairchild had been eyeing a return after the All-Star break, and he'll hit that goal by being available for Cincinnati's series opener against the Nationals on Friday. The outfielder had been shelved since July 7 with a spine disc injury. Edwin Rios was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Before the injury, Fairchild had been seeing regular work in center field in place of TJ Friedl (hamstring), but with Friedl on the mend and both Rece Hinds and Austin Slater added the mix, Fairchild may be limited to a short-side platoon role.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Chase Burns - Signs with Reds The Reds signed Burns on Thursday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Impact Burns, the second overall pick in the 2024 First-Year Player Draft, will receive a signing bonus of $9.25 million. The 21-year-old right-hander was 10-1 with a 2.70 ERA in 16 starts for Wake Forest in 2024. Burns was the ACC Pitcher of the Year and led all of college baseball with 191 strikeouts in 100 innings. He's set to begin life in professional baseball Monday at Cincinnati's training facility in Goodyear (Ariz.).
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Who's going to win the World Series? These six stats point to one team
While about two dozen teams are still in the playoff hunt, data from the past three decades points to one specific team winning the World Se...JULY 19
Nationals host the Reds to open 3-game series
The Washington Nationals host the Cincinnati Reds to start a three-game seriesJULY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
