The Washington Nationals had a 10 run fifth inning in a 17-7 win over the Cincinnati Reds Wednesday. The Reds begin a weekend series with the St. Louis Cardinals this evening with pregame at 5:40 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Elsewhere last night: The St. Louis Cardinals won their fifth straight game by blanking the Kansas City Royals 6-0 in Interleague action.
In the National League: The Atlanta Braves won their third straight, downing the New York Mets 6-4 at Sun Trust Park. The teams conclude the series this evening.
The Chicago Cubs lost for the fourth time in the last five games after being blasted 11-1 by the Philadelphia Phillies. The series wraps up this evening.