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Reds vs. Nationals: Anticipated Showdown at Great American Ball Park

5/3/2025

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Get ready for an exciting showdown as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Washington Nationals on May 3, 2025, at 6:40 p.m. ET at Great American Ball Park. With a solid 3.64 ERA, the Reds are the favorites at -190, while the Nationals trail at +159. Nick Lodolo will pitch for the Reds, facing off against Mitchell Parker, with an over/under of 8.5 runs set for the game.

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On May 3, 2025, the Cincinnati Reds face the Washington Nationals, echoing their historic rivalry. The Nationals, once the Montreal Expos, have battled the Reds since 1969. Their last postseason clash in 2012 ended in heartbreak for the Nationals, losing 3-2 in the NLDS.

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Get ready for an exciting showdown as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Washington Nationals on May 3, 2025, at 6:40 p.m. ET at Great American Ball Park. With a solid 3.64 ERA, the Reds are the favorites at -190, while the Nationals trail at +159. Nick Lodolo will pitch for the Reds, facing off against Mitchell Parker, with an over/under of 8.5 runs set for the game.

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