Red try to snap recent skid while Nats eye sweep

Two and a half weeks ago, the Cincinnati Reds felt pretty good. 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 Sunday. Cincinnati, which led 4-2 after the third inning, blew a one-run advantage in the seventh in a 5-4 loss on Saturday. The Reds have lost three straight overall, failing to gain ground in the race for an NL wild-card spot.