The Washington Nationals handed the Pittsburgh Pirates their ninth consecutive loss with an 8-1 victory last night in D.C. Pirates starting pitcher Tyler Anderson allowed a first inning grand-slam home run as the Nationals jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the opening frame. Anderson allowed six earned runs on 10 hits over six innings. Third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes failed to have a hit for the first time in 11 games this season.
The Pirates and Nationals complete their three-game series today at 4:05pm. Pre-game on WISR 680am begins at 3:40pm.
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