Ervin, DeSclafani dazzle in G1 win over Nats

With Scott Schebler likely on the disabled list for another month, Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman said more players need to produce to complement Cincinnati’s offensive stars. Some of the Reds’ struggling players broke out during their 7-1 win over the Nationals on Saturday afternoon at Nationals Park, the first game of a doubleheader. Phillip Ervin matched a career-high four RBIs, including his first homer of the season. Brandon Dixon, filling in for Schebler, hit his second career homer. Jose Peraza, who entered this series on an 0-for-13 skid, hit 3-for-5.