It all came together for the Reds this afternoon, as quality starting pitching and production from the bottom third of the lineup lifted Cincinnati to a much-needed 15-1 win over the Washington Nationals, helping them avoid a third sweep in their last four series. The Reds improve to 23-21 with the win but finish the short homestand with a 3-3 record. The offense showed plenty of life in the final two games against Washington, something the Reds will hope carries into their upcoming road trip. Here are some key takeaways from Cincinnati's dominant win in the series finale against the Nationals: Burns Spins Another Gem Cincinnati Reds pitcher Chase Burns (26) throws a pitch in the first inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, May 14, 2026. The Reds led 2-0 after three innings.…