The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Washington Nationals 15-1 on Thursday at Great American Ball Park. JJ Bleday hit two home runs and drove in six runs to lead the rout.
Manager Terry Francona sensed a breakout coming before the game. He credited assistant coach Mike Napoli wearing a Tito speedo in the clubhouse for setting a light mood that carried onto the field. The Reds responded with strong pitching and timely hitting to end a two-game skid against Washington.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates exploded for 17 runs in a 17-7 victory over the NL Central-leading Cincinnati Reds on Saturday at PNC Park. Every player in the starting lineup drove in at least one run, a feat not achieved since September 16, 1975. The win improved Pittsburgh to 2-0 in May after a four-game sweep by St. Louis earlier in the week.
JJ Bleday has posted standout offensive numbers for the Cincinnati Reds since joining the team on a one-year deal. The 28-year-old outfielder has recorded a .321/.455/.755 slash line with four home runs in 16 games after debuting on April 26.
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The Washington Nationals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 at Wrigley Field on Sunday, securing their first season-opening series win since 2018. Alex Bregman hit his first two home runs as a Cub, but Joey Wiemer set a franchise record by reaching base in his first eight plate appearances. The victory came despite late rallies from Chicago.
Eugenio Suárez smashed a three-run home run in the sixth inning to give the Cincinnati Reds all their scoring in a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park on Sunday. The victory completed the Reds' first series win of the season, taking the final two games by one run each. Manager Terry Francona praised Suárez for delivering the game-changing moment the team had lacked last year.
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The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Boston Red Sox 8-1 at Rogers Centre, improving to 14-16 and securing their third straight series win. George Springer returned from the injured list after breaking his left big toe on April 11 and delivered an RBI single as a pinch-hitter. Ernie Clement and Kazuma Okamoto provided key contributions in the victory.
Aaron Judge homered in his first at-bat of the 2026 home opener, powering the New York Yankees to an 8-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday. The Yankees captain set a sharp-dressed tone by texting teammates to wear suits. Ben Rice drove in three runs with a homer and a double.
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The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on May 10 at Fenway Park. Nick Martinez allowed one run over 5 2/3 innings to improve to 1.70 ERA. The victory keeps Tampa Bay one game ahead in the AL East standings.