Huge day from JJ Bleday leads Reds in 15-1 rout of Nationals

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Washington Nationals 15-1 on May 14, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in a dominant offensive performance. JJ Bleday led the way with a standout 3-for-5 game, hitting two home runs — including a 3-run blast off Nationals starter Foster Griffin — and adding an RBI single. The win came after the Reds had already lost the home series to Washington, dropping two games prior to this blowout.