Washington Nationals tops Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5
Game Summary
Washington Nationals topped Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Washington Nationals's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the top of the 9th. Pittsburgh Pirates pushed across 4 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Bryan Reynolds led Pittsburgh Pirates's offense, going 2-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI. Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller threw 6.0 IP, 5 ER, 1 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Daylen Lile led Washington Nationals's offense, going 3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI. Washington Nationals reliever Orlando Ribalta threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller: 6.0 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 1 K, 0 BB (83 pitches). 3 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. Bullpen ERA 18.00 (2.0 IP, 4 ER). Relief failures directly impacted the outcome.
Washington Nationals starter Foster Griffin: 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 K, 1 BB (83 pitches). Bullpen ERA 9.00 (4.0 IP, 4 ER). Relief failures directly impacted the outcome.
Hitting Analysis
Pittsburgh Pirates: 13 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.325). 7 extra-base hits (1 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Konnor Griffin (2-for-4), Bryan Reynolds (2-for-5, 1 HR, 2 RBI), Esmerlyn Valdez (3-for-5), Jake Mangum (2-for-5), Jared Triolo (2-for-4).
Washington Nationals: 12 H, 9 RBI (team AVG 0.333). 8 extra-base hits (5 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: James Wood (2-for-5), Luis García Jr. (2-for-4, 2 HR, 3 RBI), Daylen Lile (3-for-4, 2 HR, 4 RBI), Nasim Nuñez (2-for-4).