The Cincinnati Reds would not go gently into the night in the final game of their series with the Washington Nationals. After dropping the first two games of the series, the Reds slaughtered the Nationals in front of the home crowd in a 15-1 win on Thursday. This was the kind of game where everything went right for the good guys. First, the performance from starting pitcher Chase Burns was one that continued to show that he is the ace of this current rotation. Secondly, nearly every bat in the lineup made an impact in Thursday's win. Names like Matt McLain, Ke' Bryan Hayes, and even Jose Trevino played a part in this monster win. But the one name that fans can't quit talking about is JJ Bleday. New Slugger May 14, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds designated hitter JJ Bleday (22) hits a RBI single in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park.…