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Washington's offense powered past Cincinnati 8-7 on May 13 at Great American Ball Park, with the Nationals' two home runs and eight RBIs proving decisive in a contest that fell well short of the Vegas total line of 1. The visitors out-hit the Reds 10-7 while posting a superior .738 OPS compared to Cincinnati's .685, capitalizing on early opportunities despite both lineups striking out ten times. Cincinnati's pitching staff struggled with a 4.69 ERA and allowed seven earned runs across the game, while Washington's hurlers limited damage despite issuing seven walks and coughing up seven hits. The Reds managed just one home run and a .220 batting average, unable to mount sufficient offensive pressure despite drawing seven walks themselves. This low-scoring affair underscored Washington's improved run-production efficiency and suggests the Nationals' ability to win tight games could prove crucial as they navigate the division race.