The Nationals scorch the Pirates with 5 home runs to push Bucs back under .500 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The Washington Nationals' offensive surge has the Pittsburgh Pirates struggling to stay above .500.
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The brief
The Washington Nationals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates with a powerful display of hitting, including five home runs. The Pirates' pitching struggles were highlighted by starter Mitch Keller's performance.
Coverage emphasizes the Nationals' offensive output, with Luis Garcia hitting two home runs. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, DK Pittsburgh Sports, MLB.com, CBS Sports, and The Washington Post are among the outlets reporting on the game.
The Pirates' rotation issues and the performance of Nationals' players like Foster Griffin and Luis Garcia are likely to be key points of focus in upcoming coverage.
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Quick answers
Which team won the game?
The Washington Nationals won the game.
How many home runs did the Nationals hit?
The Nationals hit five home runs.
Which player hit two home runs for the Nationals?
Luis Garcia hit two home runs for the Nationals.
Coverage (4)
- Andrew McCutchen signs minor league contract with Braves DK Pittsburgh Sports · 3h ago
- Keller's latest rocky start magnifies Pirates' rotation struggles MLB.com · 3h ago
- Nationals' Luis Garcia: Goes yard twice in Friday's win CBS Sports · 3h ago
- Foster Griffin comes up big again as Nationals defeat Pirates The Washington Post · 3h ago
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