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Game #17: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Game #17: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.
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Game #18: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Game #18: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.
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The Washington Nationals hold their nerve in a gutsy win over the Pirates

The Washington Nationals hold their nerve in a gutsy win over the Pirates

It was not easy, but the Nationals pitching staff managed to hold on to a 5-1 lead by the skin of their teeth
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“Batman” returns to throw out first pitch at Friday’s Pirates game

“Batman” returns to throw out first pitch at Friday’s Pirates game

One of the fan favorites from the Pirates’ last playoff team returns to Pittsburgh to debut the City Connect uniforms.
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Carmen Mlodzinski tosses 6 dominant innings as the Pirates top the Nationals 2-0

Carmen Mlodzinski tosses 6 dominant innings as the Pirates top the Nationals 2-0

Carmen Mlodzinski allowed two hits over a career-high six innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Washington Nationals 2-0
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Game #16: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Game #16: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.
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The Washington Nationals need Cade Cavalli to step up

The Washington Nationals need Cade Cavalli to step up

Cade Cavalli remains the Nationals highest upside arm, but they need him to start living up to that potential soon
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Pirates demote young lefty to start games in Triple-A

Pirates demote young lefty to start games in Triple-A

The Pirates are sending No. 4 prospect Hunter Barco to Triple-A Indianapolis to build up as a starting pitcher.
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Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Thread

Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Thread

Follow along as the red hot Nats offense squares off against Paul Skenes and the Pirates
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Three good and three bad things from the Pirates so far in 2026

Three good and three bad things from the Pirates so far in 2026

Safe to say this isn’t the same old Pirates.
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Washington Nationals Aim to Carry Momentum From Weekend Sweep as They Face Pittsburgh

Washington Nationals Aim to Carry Momentum From Weekend Sweep as They Face Pittsburgh

The Nats are riding high after their weekend sweep but they head to Pittsburgh to face a young and hungry Pirates team
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Paul Skenes had to be almost perfect last year for the Pirates to have a chance. Times have changed

Paul Skenes had to be almost perfect last year for the Pirates to have a chance. Times have changed

Paul Skenes is enjoying a transformed Pittsburgh Pirates team in 2026