Nationals Outslug Reds 10-8 with Big Offense from Bell, Lile

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

WASHINGTON -- Josh Bell homered and doubled, Daylen Lile hit a three-run triple and the Washington Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-8 with their biggest offensive output since July 3.

They have won three of their last 13 games.

Lile cleared the bases in a four-run first and Bell hit a second-deck solo homer, his 12th, in a three-run third to lead 7-0.

The Nationals collected 15 hits, six for extra-bases including James Wood with two doubles. Brady House and Jacob Young had three hits each.

The Reds strung together four straight RBI singles in a five-run fourth inning, knocking out Nationals starter Jake Irvin. Andrew Chafin (1-0), the fourth of seven Nationals pitchers, got the win with a hitless six inning.

Reds starter Brady Singer (7-8) lasted just 2 1/3 innings, giving up seven runs on five hits and two walks. Six Reds relievers added six more walks and 10 hits.

Noelvi Marte and Gavin Lux had two hits and two RBI each for the Reds.

Key Moment

The first five Nationals reached base in the opening inning before Lile hit his bases-clearing triple into the right-field corner.

Key Stat

The Reds had not allowed more than four runs in each of their previous eight games (17 runs total) but a four-run first then a three-run third by Washington erased that streak.

Up Next

Reds RHP Chase Burns (0-1, 6.19) will face Nationals RHP Brad Lord (2-5, 3.46).

In summary

On July 21, 2025, the Washington Nationals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-8 in an MLB game. Key offensive performances from Josh Bell (homer, double) and Daylen Lile (three-run triple) led the Nationals to their highest scoring output since early July. James Wood, Brady House, and Jacob Young also contributed significantly to the Nationals' 15-hit game. For the Reds, Noelvi Marte and Gavin Lux each had two hits and two RBIs. Nationals' Andrew Chafin earned the win in relief after Reds' starter Brady Singer struggled early. The Nationals built an early 7-0 lead, which proved crucial despite a five-run fourth inning rally by the Reds.

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