Reds Beat Nationals 6-1 Behind Greene's 12 Strikeouts

Hunter Greene delivered a dominant performance for the Cincinnati Reds, striking out 12 and allowing just two hits in six innings to lead the team to a 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals, despite being struck by a line drive and a nearly two-hour rain delay. Greene's fastball averaged 99 mph and he threw 83 of 114 pitches for strikes, lowering his ERA to 2.53 and demonstrating poise under pressure. Tyler Stephenson made a strong season debut after recovering from an injury, going 2-for-2 with two doubles, two RBIs, a walk, and scoring twice. Cincinnati capitalized on early walks by Nationals starter Mitchell Parker, with key hits from Santiago Espinal and Stephenson establishing a sizable lead. The Reds' bullpen maintained its recent dominance, extending its scoreless innings streak and helping Cincinnati pitchers rack up 17 strikeouts on the night. The team has now won seven of its last nine games, showing both strong pitching depth and an increasingly potent lineup.