Washington Nationals defeat Cincinnati Reds 8-7: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, May 13, 2026 · MLB · Washington Nationals 8, Cincinnati Reds 7
The Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-7 on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Great American Ball Park. The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9.5, with 15 runs combined.
Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds final score and game recap
The Washington Nationals won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jake Irvin (Washington Nationals): 3.0 innings, 5 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Daylen Lile (Washington Nationals): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Nick Lodolo (Cincinnati Reds): 4.0 innings, 5 earned runs, 6 strikeouts.
- Tyler Stephenson (Cincinnati Reds): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 4 RBIs, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds?
The Washington Nationals covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Cincinnati Reds -1.5.
Did Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds go over or under the total?
The game went over: 15 runs combined against a closing total of 9.5, over by 5.5.
The total opened at 9 and closed at 9.5.
Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Washington Nationals 21-22 in the 2026 regular season (6-13 at home, 15-9 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 24 of 42 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 26 times and under 14 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight wins for the Washington Nationals.
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 22-21 in the 2026 regular season (12-11 at home, 10-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 24 of 42 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 26 times and under 15 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight losses for the Cincinnati Reds.
What's next for Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds?
Next for the Washington Nationals: at the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Next for the Cincinnati Reds: the Washington Nationals at home on Thursday, May 14, 2026.