The Cincinnati Reds will look to build off of back-to-back wins for the first time since April 25th when they host the Washington Nationals for a three-game series at Great American Ballpark. The Nationals are currently 19-22, and sit nine games behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East. The Reds are currently 22-19 but sit in last place in the NL Central, five games behind the first-place Chicago Cubs.  The Nationals have the 12th best batting average as a team in the MLB, with 44 home runs and 203 RBI’s. The Reds rank dead last in the MLB in team batting average with a .219 average. The Reds have more home runs than the Nationals this season, with 53.  Brady Singer Expected to Start for Reds Tonight May 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brady Singer (51) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park.…