Game Notes: Washington Nationals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (September 6, 2024)
Game Preview of the Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates, including player stats, team records, and recent game highlights.
2024 Season
Game Details
- Washington Nationals (62-78) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (66-74)
- Pitching Matchup: LHP DJ Herz (2-7, 4.09 ERA) vs. RHP Luis Ortiz (6-4, 3.19 ERA)
- Date: Friday, September 6, 2024 | 6:40 PM ET | Game: 141 | Road Game: 72
- Records: Road: 30-41 | Month Record: 1-3
- Location: PNC Park | Pittsburgh, PA
Game storylines and notes
The Washington Nationals play game two of four against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA
Last game out
The Nationals dropped another game to the Pirates last night, losing by a score of 9-4. Despite Andrés Chaparro’s early two-run homer and Nasim Nuñez’s solid performance, the Nats couldn’t keep up with the Pirates' offense.
After this series, the Nationals will return home on Monday for a much-needed day off. Then, they’ll kick off a six-game homestand with a two-game set against the Atlanta Braves, followed by a four-game series against the Miami Marlins.
I'd like to report a Stolen Base, please
The Nationals have been lighting up the basepaths this season, leading Major League Baseball with a whopping 190 stolen bases. Washington has been a veritable revolving door of base stealers,
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