Pirates Bounce Back to Down Nats 9-4, Falter Sets Career-High

The Pittsburgh Pirates bounced back from being no-hit the previous day to defeat the Washington Nationals 9-4. The Nationals jumped out to an early 3-0 lead, but Pirates starter Bailey Falter settled in and completed 5 innings, allowing 3 runs on 7 hits. The Pirates scored 5 runs in the 2nd inning, with RBI singles from Jared Triolo, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and Bryan Reynolds, as well as a 2-RBI single from Nick Gonzales. Yasmani Grandal extended his hitting streak to 8 games with an RBI single in the 3rd inning. The Pirates added 3 more runs in the 6th inning, with Triolo scoring on a passed ball and Gonzales and Rowdy Tellez drawing bases-loaded walks. Nick Gonzales had another big game, driving in 3 runs, and now has 44 RBIs on the season despite only playing in 74 games. Oneil Cruz and Bryan De La Cruz both snapped lengthy hitless streaks in the game. The Pirates added recently claimed pitcher Joey Wentz to the active roster, designating Domingo German for assignment. Luis Ortiz will start for the Pirates on Friday, while the Nationals will start rookie DJ Herz. The win helped the Pirates bounce back after being no-hit the previous day.

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Original Article Author: Danny Demilio