The Reds got the misfortune of facing the Washington Nationals to start 2018, and three starters who finished in the top six a season ago in the National League Cy Young voting. It does not make it much easier to swallow getting swept to start the year, but it is important to consider that fact. The Reds have yet to take a lead in 27 innings in 2018, and the small amount of optimism that surrounded this team is starting to fade.
The Reds will face Tyler Chatwood tomorrow. He had a 4.69 ERA a season ago. 159 games still to go.