Fri May 02 21:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Reds Aim to Turn Around Home Woes Against Struggling Nationals

**Cincinnati, OH** – The Cincinnati Reds ended a rain-delayed series against the St. Louis Cardinals with a decisive 9-1 victory on Thursday, but the win did little to mask their persistent offensive struggles at home. Despite a potent offensive environment, the Reds have a league-worst 71 wRC+ at Great American Ball Park this season, only slightly better than the Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox.

This weekend offers a chance for redemption as the Washington Nationals visit for a three-game series. The Nationals, currently 14-18, arrive in Cincinnati having recently overcome a three-game losing streak. While boasting strong starting pitching (tied with the Reds for 6th best in fWAR), their offense is equally underwhelming, particularly on the road (73 wRC+). This suggests a potential series of low-scoring pitching duels, although that could change with how the Reds perform.

The pitching matchups are as follows:

* **Friday, May 2nd (6:10 PM ET):** Hunter Greene vs. Mitchell Parker
* **Saturday, May 3rd (6:40 PM ET):** Nick Lodolo vs. Trevor Williams
* **Sunday, May 4th (4:10 PM ET):** Nick Martinez vs. Mackenzie Gore

All games will be broadcast on the FanDuel Sports Network (FDSN), available in-market through cable packages or streaming without blackout restrictions. Out-of-market fans can stream via MLB.tv.

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