On September 13, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates faced the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. The Pirates won 5-1, improving their record to 64-84. The Nationals’ record fell to 61-86. Carmen Mlodzinski claimed the win for the Pirates with a solid two-inning relief performance. Key contributors included Jared Triolo, who hit a home run, and Andrew McCutchen, who drove in two runs. The Pirates and Nationals went scoreless in the early innings at Nationals Park. The Nationals broke the silence with a run in the sixth inning, thanks to an RBI by Hassell III. This gave them a brief lead, but the Pirates responded. In the eighth inning, the Pirates surged ahead with four runs. Triolo hit a home run, and McCutchen and Yorke added RBIs. The Pirates added another run in the ninth to secure their 5-1 win over the Nationals.

Jared Triolo made a big impact for the Pirates. He hit a home run and collected one RBI. Bryan Reynolds also had a solid game with two hits and one run scored.

Andrew McCutchen helped the Pirates with two RBIs. Nick Yorke added two more RBIs to the team’s total. The Pirates’ offense came alive in the eighth inning, scoring four runs.

On the mound, Carmen Mlodzinski earned the win for the Pirates. He pitched two scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Cole Henry took the loss for the Nationals, allowing two runs in just one-third of an inning.

What’s Next

The Pirates’ win against the Nationals brings their record to 64-84. They remain in 5th place in the Central Division. This win helps them gain some momentum as they approach the end of the season. The Nationals’ loss drops them to 61-86, keeping them in 5th place in the East Division. The game did not change their standing, but every win or loss can influence their final position as the season concludes. The Pirates and Nationals have faced each other many times, and this victory adds to their head-to-head record.

The Pirates’ next game is against the Nationals on September 14, 2025. They will play at Nationals Park and continue their current series. After this game, the Pirates head home to face the Chicago Cubs starting on September 15, 2025. The Nationals also play the Pirates on September 14, 2025, at Nationals Park. This will be the continuation of their series. Following this, the Nationals will stay at home and begin a series with the Atlanta Braves on September 15, 2025.

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