The Cincinnati Reds play the Washington Nationals after Gavin Lux had four hits against the Nationals on Tuesday.

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (8-6) lowered his ERA to 3.08 with his first career shutout, second by Reds (also Andrew Abbott).

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/reds as MLB Insider Lists Cincinnati Reds as Possible Suitor for National League Slugger . After losing a series to the Washington Nationals earlier in the week, the Reds are 53-50 and sit 2 1/2 games out of the third and final National League Wild Card spot.

Right-hander pitches around a decrease in velocity but the bats provide no support in a 5-0 loss to the Reds, who stave off a series sweep.

The Cincinnati Reds reached a season high-water mark of five games over .500 with 2 wins in New York out of the break. They haven't won since.

The Cincinnati Reds and Arizona Diamondbacks have mutual interest in a deal that would be Eugenio Suarez back to Cincinnati, according to C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic.

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Washington has a 19-30 record in home games and a 39-60 record overall. The Nationals have gone 31-20 in games when they record eight or more hits.

The Cincinnati Reds and the Atlanta Braves are set to square off in a regular season baseball game unlike any other.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/reds as Reds Break Three-Game Losing Streak vs Nationals, Francona and Lodolo React. The Cincinnati Reds needed a win desperately on Wednesday, and Nick Lodolo delivered it with a complete-game shutout over the Washington Nationals.

The Washington Nationals defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-8 on Monday, marking their highest scoring game since July 3.