Nationals Defeat Reds 8-5; Yepez, Corbin Star

The Washington Nationals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-5, with standout performances from Juan Yepez and Patrick Corbin. Yepez went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, extending his hitting streak to 11 games and raising his batting average to .390. Corbin, celebrating his 35th birthday, pitched six effective innings, allowing just one run on three hits. Despite a late rally by the Reds, Kyle Finnegan secured the save. The Nationals, who are five games out of the NL wild-card spot, are expected to be sellers at the upcoming trade deadline. General Manager Mike Rizzo is open to trade offers as the team continues its rebuild.