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Pirates Use Massive Sixth to Clobber Nationals 16-5

Brandon Lowe drove in five runs and Paul Skenes allowed one hit in six innings as Pittsburgh opened a four-game series with a rout.

  • On Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Nationals 16-5 at PNC Park, beginning a four-game series between the teams.
  • Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes allowed one hit over six innings, striking out six while earning his third win of the season.
  • Brandon Lowe homered for the third time in two games, driving in five runs, while Oneil Cruz extended his hitting streak to a career-high 12 games.
  • Pittsburgh improved to 9-6, maintaining their position as the first-place team in the National League Central, while the Nationals remain fourth in the NL East.
  • Tuesday's game will feature Pittsburgh pitcher Mitch Keller facing Washington's Miles Mikolas, with Keller entering the matchup with a 1-0 record and a 1.00 ERA.
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Pirates face the Nationals leading series 1-0

Washington Nationals (7-9, fourth in the NL East) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (10-6, first in the NL Central)

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Pirates use massive sixth to clobber Nationals 16-5

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Paul Skenes and Brandon Lowe lead Pirates to 16-5 rout against Nationals

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes allowed one hit in six strong innings and Brandon Lowe homered for the third time in two games, driving in five runs as the Pittsburgh

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