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WASHINGTON — Patrick Corbin pitched six sharp innings on his 35th birthday, Juan Yepez hit a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals began the second half of the season by beating the Cincinnati Reds 8-5. Corbin picked up a rare victory, retiring the first eight batters and completing six innings while allowing fewer than two runs for the first time this year. The left-hander walked none and struck out six to frustrate the Reds, who entered the All-Star break with a realistic shot at a wild-card playoff berth. The Reds made it interesting in the ninth by scoring four runs, forcing the Nats to use All-Star closer Kyle Finnegan for the final out.
