Pirates secure 7-1 victory over Nationals in Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 6:27 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1 on July 4. Braxton Ashcraft won his fourth straight start, allowing one run and six hits in 5 2/3 innings while striking out seven. Konnor Griffin scored a run after stealing home in the first inning. The Pirates, improving to 45-45, capitalized on a four-run second inning led by Henry Davis and Brandon Lowe, who each drove in two runs. James Wood provided the lone highlight for Washington with a leadoff homer. The series concludes on July 5 with Bubba Chandler pitching for Pittsburgh against Miles Mikolas of Washington.
- •Pirates improve to 45-45 after the win.
- •Ashcraft achieves his fourth consecutive victory.
- •Griffin steals home to open the scoring in the first inning.
- •Davis and Lowe each drive in two runs for Pittsburgh.
- •Wood hits a leadoff home run for the Nationals.
- 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — Ashcraft wins 4th straight start as Pirates topple Nationals 7-1
"Braxton Ashcraft won his fourth consecutive start and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1 on Saturday. Henry Davis and Brandon Lowe both drove in two runs for Pittsburgh, which got back to .500 at 45-45 after dropping three of its past four. Pirates rookie Konnor Griffin stole home as part of a double steal with two outs in the first inning to open the scoring.
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