Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals Results, Stats, and Recap
Key Points:
- The Washington Nationals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5, with Luis García Jr. and Daylen Lile each hitting two home runs, and José Tena also contributing a homer.
- Foster Griffin pitched five innings, allowing one run and four hits, improving his record to 9-2 and lowering his ERA to 2.87; Washington has won five of their last six games.
- Pittsburgh's Bryan Reynolds hit a solo home run, while Mitch Keller gave up five runs over six innings, dropping to a 6-6 record.
- The game featured strong offensive performances in hot 100-degree weather, with multiple long home runs and RBI hits contributing to the Nationals' lead.
- Washington's Zack Littell is scheduled to start against Pittsburgh's Braxton Ashcraft in the upcoming July 4 game.