Washington Nationals beat Cincinnati Reds 8-5 on Patrick Corbin’s 35th birthday. Juan Yepez hit a 3-run homer. Corbin (2-9) strong 6-inning outing. Reds fall short in ninth inning despite a comeback attempt. Nationals explore trade possibilities with Mike Rizzo open to deals. Keibert Ruiz and James Wood also contribute.

Fan favorite Elly De La Cruz stays resilient. Finnegan secures his 26th save, closing the game. Yepez impressive against Frankie Montas. General Manager Rizzo looks into trade market with potential deals in mind. Both teams regroup for their next upcoming matchup.