García homers as the Nationals beat the Reds 4-1

CINCINNATI (AP) — Luis García Jr. homered during Washington's three-run seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Sunday. García gave Washington a 2-1 lead with his one-out solo drive off Graham Ashcraft (2-3).

CJ Abrams tacked on a two-run double against Taylor Rogers. Jorge López (4-0) pitched two scoreless innings for the win, and Kyle Finnegan handled the ninth for his 11th save. Washington took two of three in the weekend series at Cincinnati.



Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore struck out nine in five innings. He allowed four hits and walked four. The Reds wasted a sharp performance by Nick Martinez, who struck out six while working six innings of one-run ball.

The Associated Press.