<p>The Washington Nationals and Cincinnati Reds meet at the Great American Ball Park for an MLB regular season game. The Nationals have a record of 19-22 and are third in the NL East division. They have lost their last two games, but have a decent road record of 13-9.</p> <p>The Reds hold a 22-19 record and sit fourth in the NL Central. They have won their last two games but struggled in the last ten with a 2-8 record. The game is set for Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 6:40 PM, with clear skies expected.</p> <h2>Washington Nationals Team Preview</h2> <p>The Washington Nationals have shown mixed results in recent games. In their last game against the Miami Marlins on May 10th, they lost 5-2. Cade Cavalli started the game, pitching 5 2/3 innings and allowing 2 earned runs.</p> <p>Offensively, the Nationals are ranked 9th in batting average at .242 for the season. They have hit 44 home runs, ranking them 11th in the league. James Wood is leading the team with 11 home runs and 28 RBIs.</p> <p>On the pitching side, the Nationals have a team ERA of 4.84, placing them 28th in the league. Miles Mikolas is the probable starter for the next game with a 7.44 ERA this season. The Nationals will look to improve their pitching against the Cincinnati Reds.</p> <h2>Nationals vs Reds Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: MLB</li><li>Teams: Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds</li><li>Venue: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, OH</li><li>Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Nationals Moneyline +120, Reds Moneyline -144</li></ul> <h2>Cincinnati Reds Team Preview</h2> <p>The Cincinnati Reds have had an up-and-down stretch recently. They won two of their last three games against the Houston Astros. In those wins, their pitchers allowed just one run combined.</p> <p>Andrew Abbott was strong in the latest game, pitching six scoreless innings. He gave up only three hits and struck out five batters. The Reds' offense supported him with five runs, including a home run by Spencer Steer.</p> <p>Elly De La Cruz has been a key player for the Reds. He has a batting average of .288 and leads the team with 10 home runs. His performance has been a bright spot for the team this season.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Reds are favored to win with a moneyline of -144. The Nationals have a moneyline of +120. The Reds have a slightly better pitching staff with a lower ERA of 4.54 compared to the Nationals' 4.84. This gives the Reds an edge, so picking the Reds to win is a good choice.</p> <p>The game total is set at 10.0 runs. Both teams have lower-ranked pitching, with the Nationals ranked 28th in ERA and the Reds 23rd. This suggests a higher scoring game. Therefore, taking the over at 10.0 runs is recommended.</p>

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