The Washington Nationals took down the Cincinnati Reds 10-4 at Nationals Park. The Reds have lost three straight heading into game two of the series this evening. Pregame at 5:35 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Elsewhere in the National League: Pinch-hitter Jose Martinez hit a walk-off, two-run single in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the St. Louis Cardinals past the Colorado Rockies 3-2. St. Louis begins a weekend series at Pittsburgh this evening.
The Atlanta Braves won their fourth game in a row doubling up the New York Mets 4-2. Game two is this evening at Citi Field.
The San Diego Padres put an end to a seven game losing streak by beating the Chicago Cubs 6-1 at Wrigley Field. Game two of the series is this afternoon in Chicago.