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August 8, 2026 β’ Nationals Park, Washington
MLB PREVIEW β’ August 8, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Cincinnati Reds (56-60) travels to play Washington Nationals (58-61) at Nationals Park, Washington.
Cincinnati Reds
Visiting Side
Record
56-60
Washington Nationals
Home Side
Record
58-61
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CIN
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
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WAS
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0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | ~ | 8 | 10 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
38%
Cincinnati Reds
VS
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Washington Nationals
Projected Score
CIN 4.4
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WAS 5.4
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Washington Nationals has a stronger overall season performance.
- Cincinnati Reds has a better road record than Washington Nationals's home record.
- Washington Nationals boasts a more productive batting lineup.
Cincinnati Reds
STAT
Washington Nationals
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Washington Nationals plays on familiar turf at Nationals Park, Washington.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Cincinnati Reds Could Win
Cincinnati Reds brings a Team ERA of 4.47 and Batting Average of .228 into the matchup.
Why Washington Nationals Could Win
Washington Nationals counters with a Team ERA of 4.73 and Batting Average of .252.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Cincinnati Reds's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Nationals Park, Washington
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
32,602
Closing Odds
Line: CIN -133 | O/U: 8.5
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Chase Burns
Home Starter
Andrew Alvarez
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Cincinnati Reds (49.2%)
Washington Nationals (50.8%)
Total Submissions: 83 circles
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