Handed a three-run lead to protect over the final four innings, the relief corps delivers for a 4-2 win to snap a three-game ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds host the Washington Nationals on Friday to start a three-game series. Cincinnati is 17-15 overall and 8-8 at home. The Reds are 3-5 in games decided by one run.

Brad Lord worked five solid innings for his first career win as the visiting Washington Nationals avoided a three-game sweep against the Philadelphia Phillies with a 4-2 victory Thursday.