Reds vs Nationals

Chase Burns’ Epic Streak Runs Into a Capital Brick Wall

• The Headline: The Nationals abruptly shatter Cincinnati’s invincible aura, ambushing ace Chase Burns to cruise to an 8-2 victory.

• The Recap:

  For months, talking about Chase Burns winning a baseball game felt like reading a spoiler for a movie where the hero never loses. The Reds ace rolled into D.C. riding a scorching 12-game personal winning streak that hadn’t seen a single “L” attached to it since April.

  Well, all good things must come to an end—preferably via a total sixth-inning meltdown. After Eugenio Suárez briefly got the Reds level with a majestic two-run blast, the Nats decided they’d seen enough of Mr. Burns. Washington tagged him for a flurry of damage, capped by pinch-hitter Andrés Chaparro stepping cold off the bench to stroke a bases-clearing double that blew the doors wide open.

  The Nationals’ bullpen held the fort down with zero drama (which in itself feels like a miracle), and Washington coasted to an 8-2 statement win that proved even the most untouchable pitchers eventually have to buy their own losses.