Pirates @ Nationals · Jul 5, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sun, Jul 5, 2026

Nationals Park Regular Season

Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates 11

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DAY game

5 Washington Nationals Nationals

Away starter

Bubba Chandler

Home starter

Cade Cavalli

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Game StoriesNot one, but TWO diving grabs for Griffin -- and the go-ahead hit!4 clips

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Not one, but TWO diving grabs for Griffin -- and the go-ahead hit!

WASHINGTON -- Pirates starter Bubba Chandler summed it up perfectly when asked about his vantage point on Konnor Griffin’s incredible diving catch. “Which one?” Chandler quipped.

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Konnor Griffin excels in Pirates' win00:03:14

Konnor Griffin hits a go-ahead single in the 8th and displays stellar defense in the Pirates' 11-5 win over the Nationals

Condensed Game: PIT@WSH - 7/5/2600:13:22

Condensed Game: Konnor Griffin and the Pirates take on Luis Garcia Jr. and the Nationals on July 5, 2026

Konnor Griffin's go-ahead single 00:00:30

Konnor Griffin laces a two-run go-ahead single in the top of the 8th, making it 6-4 Pirates

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Pirates @ Nationals · 11–5

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