Cincinnati's record fell to 18-17 as the Reds lost four of seven games on their now-concluded homestand. The Reds split their four-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals and lost two out of three to the Nationals. Asked about where the team stood following the loss, Francona said, "I never even think about yesterday."

A former Cincinnati Reds player made himself right at home at Great American Ball Park as a member of the Washington Nationals. Amed Rosario, who played in 22 games for the Reds in 2024, went 3-for-6 on Saturday and drove in four key runs as the Nationals evened up the three-game series with the Reds in a 11-6 win before a crowd of 26,224.

Luis García Jr. homered during Washington's three-run seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1.