Faltering Reds aim to get well vs. Nationals

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The slumping Cincinnati Reds are searching for some relief for their weary pitching staff as they host the Washington Nationals on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

The Reds swept the Nationals in a four-game series in early July in Washington as the Reds capped a run of 20 wins in 24games.

The Cincinnati pitching staff was throttled for a combined 36 runs by the