The Washington Nationals opened the second half of the season with an 8-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, led by strong performances from Patrick Corbin and Juan Yepez. Corbin celebrated his 35th birthday with a rare win, pitching six sharp innings, while Yepez's three-run homer contributed to the win. The Nationals face the Reds in a series with MacKenzie Gore and Nick Lodolo set to pitch. The Reds are looking to bounce back after their loss and improve their wild-card playoff chances. The upcoming game between the Nationals and Reds at Nationals Park is highly anticipated, with both teams striving for success in the second half of the season.