Game Details

• Washington Nationals (62-77) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (65-74)
• Pitching Matchup: RHP Jake Irvin (9-11, 4.08 ERA) vs. LHP Bailey Falter (6-7, 4.41 ERA) 
• Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024 | 6:40 PM ET | Game: 140 | Road Game: 71
• Records: Road: 30-40 | Month Record: 1-2
• Location: PNC Park | Pittsburgh, PA

Last game out

The Washington Nationals lost to the Miami Marlins 4-3 in 10 innings on Wednesday night, marking their first defeat of the 2024 season.

Left-hander MacKenzie Gore tossed a perfect game through the first five innings before allowing a solo home run in the sixth. He finished the night with a line of 6.0 innings, one hit, one run, one walk, and nine strikeouts.

Outfielder James Wood paced the Nationals' offense with a 2-for-4 performance that included two doubles and an RBI.

Deep into the WOODs, we go

The Washington Nationals' rookie outfielder, James Wood, has been on a tear since the end of July. He currently leads the National League and ranks fourth in Major League Baseball with a .430 on-base percentage (41 hits, 22 walks, hit by pitch). Additionally, he is third in the NL in batting average (.325) since July 27th.

Before the hot streak,