Red try to snap recent skid while Nats eye sweep

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Two and a half weeks ago, the Cincinnati Reds felt pretty good. They were third in the National League Central, had just swept the New York Yankees, and their next four opponents were all teams with losing records.

Fast forward and they've gone 5-7 against those clubs and are looking to avoid being swept by the host Washington Nationals in the finale of a three-game set on S