https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/WAS/WAS202307040.shtml
Time: 3:01
Attendance: 30,434
I guess you could say that the day somewhat exceeded
expectations. As predicted, it was hot and humid. The traditional 11am holiday
start meant that our seats were in the sun most of the game, so we spent a
large part of it on the shaded concourse, either standing or sitting at tables
when space permitted. However, there were only a few drops of rain, and the air
quality was much better than the Code Orange level that was forecast. Four of
us also had a nice post-game lunch, although a little later than we might have
liked, given the length of the game.
The outcome of the contest wasn’t at all surprising, given that Cincinnati led their division while the Nats were last in theirs, despite just completing a 6-3 road trip. The gap between the two was glaringly apparent, as the Nats’ baserunning, fielding, clutch hitting, and pitching all were pretty much equally inept. (Washington starter Patrick Corbin gave up 10 hits and 3 walks while fanning only 2.) The Reds, meanwhile, featured smart and aggressive baserunning – 6 steals plus numerous extra bases taken. They outhomered the Nats 3-0, including a back-breaking 3-run shot by Nick Senzel in the top of the 3rd. Cincinnati’s pitching wasn’t dazzling, but it did manage to get several key outs to snuff out potential Washington rallies.
