Pirates face Nationals as Mitch Keller takes on Foster Griffin in D.C
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Washington Nationals for a game on July 3, 2026, starting at 6:45 p.m. ET. Mitch Keller is set to pitch for the Pirates following a win against the Cincinnati Reds on June 28. He previously faced the Nationals on April 4-10, yielding five earned runs in four innings. The Nationals’ Foster Griffin boasts a strong season with an 8-2 record and a 2.93 ERA, coming off a scoreless outing against the Baltimore Orioles. This matchup marks the beginning of the Pirates' weekend series in the nation's capital.
- •Mitch Keller pitches for Pirates, with a 6-5 record and 4.87 ERA.
- •Foster Griffin starts for Nationals, sporting an 8-2 record and 2.93 ERA.
- •Game begins at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., on July 3, 2026.
- •Keller won last start against Reds, while Griffin shut out Orioles in his last appearance.
- •Pirates aim to secure a win in the opening game of the series.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals: Mitch Keller vs. Foster Griffin
"The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.
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