Nationals @ Pirates · Apr 13, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Mon, Apr 13, 2026

PNC Park Regular Season

Washington Nationals Nationals 5

Final

NIGHT game

16 Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates

Away starter

PJ Poulin

Home starter

Paul Skenes

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Skenes day becomes bat day as the Pirates erupt with a 10-run frame

PITTSBURGH -- Run support was a luxury tough to come by during Paul Skenes’ historic 2025 Cy Young Award-winning season. In his 10 losses, the right-hander received a combined 11 runs from his offense. But this year’s lineup is a far cry from last season’s, and the team showcased that

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Lowe, Reynolds power the Pirates to a 16-5 win00:03:08

Brandon Lowe launches a three-run homer, while Bryan Reynolds rips a bases-loaded triple to lead the Pirates to a 16-5 victory over the Nationals

Condensed Game: WSH@PIT - 4/13/2600:10:01

Condensed Game: Jacob Young and the Nationals take on Brandon Lowe and the Pirates on April 13, 2026

Brandon Lowe racks up five RBIs vs. Nationals00:01:25

Brandon Lowe records three hits, including a three-run homer in the 6th, along with five RBIs in a spectacular offensive performance against the Nationals

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Nationals @ Pirates · 5–16

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