Tony Cingrani helped put himself in a jam and get out of it with strikeouts. After retiring the first nine National, Denard Span reached by striking out on a wild pitch. A double gave the Nationals a threat, Tony struck out Bryce Harper on three pitches, walked Jayson Werth, then struck out Ian Desmond and Adam LaRoche. It was an impressive performance in a situation that might have wilted many rookies. The Reds lead the Nationals 4-0 in the top of the fifth.