The Nationals scorch the Pirates with 5 home runs to push Bucs back under .500 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Nationals' five-home-run barrage ends Pirates' winning streak and reshuffles NL Central race dynamics
What happened
Meanwhile, Pirates starter Mitch Keller struggled, exacerbating rotation concerns as reported by MLB.com, while Andrew McCutchen inked a minor-league deal with the Braves, per DK Pittsburgh Sports. Coverage highlights the Nationals' power surge as a turning point, with CBS Sports and MLB.com noting Garcia’s two home runs and Griffin’s clutch performance.
The Pirates’ bullpen and rotation remain under scrutiny following Keller’s latest rocky outing, per MLB.com. Watch for the Pirates’ response to their rotation issues and whether McCutchen’s move impacts the Braves’ lineup.
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The reporting (4)
- Andrew McCutchen signs minor league contract with Braves DK Pittsburgh Sports · 48d ago
- Keller's latest rocky start magnifies Pirates' rotation struggles MLB.com · 48d ago
- Nationals' Luis Garcia: Goes yard twice in Friday's win CBS Sports · 48d ago
- Foster Griffin comes up big again as Nationals defeat Pirates The Washington Post · 48d ago
Questions people are asking
Did the Pirates’ loss drop them below .500 permanently?
Coverage confirms the Pirates fell below .500 after the loss, but no details on their exact record are provided.
Is Andrew McCutchen’s contract with the Braves a major-league deal?
No—DK Pittsburgh Sports specifies it is a minor-league contract.
Which Nationals players hit home runs in the game?
Luis Garcia (twice) and Foster Griffin are named in coverage, but no other players are identified.
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