Pirates Defeat Nationals, Improve to .500
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Pirates Defeat Nationals, Improve to .500

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Braxton Ashcraft led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday, securing his fourth consecutive win. The Pirates’ record now stands at 45-45.

The Pirates opened the scoring in the first inning with an unusual play: rookie Konnor Griffin stole home as part of a double steal with two outs. This gave Pittsburgh an early lead that they would build upon throughout the game.

Henry Davis and Brandon Lowe each contributed significantly to the Pirates’ offense, driving in two runs apiece. The win comes after a recent slump for Pittsburgh, which had lost three of its past four games.

Ashcraft's consistent performance on the mound has been key to the Pirates’ success. With his fourth straight victory, he continues to be a reliable starter for the team.

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