JJ Bleday homered and drove in 6 runs in Cincinnati Reds' 15-1 win
JJ Bleday homered and drove in 6 runs, while Chase Burns worked 6 innings in the Cincinnati Reds' win over the Washington Nationals.
By Gamebook Baseball Desk
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The final on May 14, 2026 was Cincinnati Reds 15, Washington Nationals 1. JJ Bleday homered and drove in 6 runs, while Chase Burns worked 6 innings, allowing 0 runs on 95 pitches.
How the game finished
Of the Cincinnati Reds' 9 innings at bat, 5 included at least 1 run. A 4-run 4th was the club's largest inning. On the mound, the Cincinnati Reds kept the Washington Nationals scoreless in 8 of 9 innings. The final margin was 14 runs.
In the bottom of the 2nd, Matt McLain drove in 2 runs with a home run. The play put the Cincinnati Reds ahead to stay, 2-0.
The standings for May 14, 2026 listed the Cincinnati Reds at 23-21, 5th in the division and 5 games back.
How the hitters fared
JJ Bleday had 3 hits in 5 at-bats with 2 runs, 2 home runs, and 6 RBIs. Matt McLain collected 2 hits across 3 at-bats with 3 runs, 1 double, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, and 1 walk. Dane Myers went 1-for-4 with 1 run, 1 home run, and 3 RBIs.
Ke'Bryan Hayes collected 2 hits across 4 at-bats with 1 run, 1 double, and 2 RBIs. Jose Trevino went 1-for-4 with 1 run and 2 RBIs. Spencer Steer finished 2-for-4 with 3 runs and 1 walk. The Cincinnati Reds got at least 1 hit from 8 batters and finished with 14 hits. They also drew 4 walks. 7 hits went for extra bases.
How the pitching held up
Chase Burns threw 95 pitches across 6 innings, allowing 2 hits and 0 runs, walking 2 and striking out 7. Across 9 innings, the Cincinnati Reds' staff threw 142 pitches, allowed 3 hits and 1 run, issued 3 walks, and recorded 10 strikeouts.
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