García and Lile each hit two home runs in Nationals' 9-5 victory over Pirates
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Luis García Jr. and Daylen Lile each homered twice as the Washington Nationals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on July 3. García opened the scoring with a solo shot in the first inning, followed by Lile's 417-foot home run in the second. The Nationals extended their lead with a two-run homer from José Tena and later more contributions from García and Lile. Despite a late rally from the Pirates, which included a home run from Bryan Reynolds, the Nationals secured the win. Foster Griffin improved to 9-2 for the season, allowing one run over five innings. The teams meet again on July 4, with Zack Littell taking the mound for the Nationals against the Pirates' Braxton Ashcraft.
- •Nationals score four home runs in the game.
- •Foster Griffin lowers his ERA to 2.87.
- •Bryan Reynolds hits a home run for the Pirates.
- •Next game scheduled for July 4 at 11:05 a.m.
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — García and Lile each homer twice as the Nationals rout the Pirates 9-5
"Luis García Jr. and Daylen Lile each homered twice, and José Tena also went deep for Washington as the Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Friday night. Foster Griffin (9-2) allowed a run and four hits in five innings, lowering his ERA to 2.87 for the Nationals. Washington has won five of six.
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