Nationals aim for another power surge vs. Reds

The Washington Nationals hope their power surge Friday night was not just a one-game burst as they visit the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday in the third game of a four-game series.

The Nationals beat Cincinnati 8-5 Friday on the strength of five home runs, including three from outfielder Lane Thomas, after being outscored 36-6 in losing the first four games of their 10-game trip.

"A swinging bat is a dangerous bat," Nation