Suarez homers in leadoff debut, Reds down Nationals 2-1

Suarez homers in leadoff debut, Reds down Nationals 2-1

Eugenio Suarez homered off Washington ace Max Scherzer in his first career start as a leadoff hitter, Tyler Mahle allowed three hits in 5 1/3 scoreless innings, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Nationals 2-1 on Tuesday night.