Washington Nationals @ Pittsburgh Pirates

18-11, 6-7 Away

Final

13-16, 7-6 Home


WSH
PIT

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	2	4	9	1
0	0	0	2	0	0	0	1	2	5	5	0

T. Watson2-0

0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 K, 0 BB

H. Rodriguez1-2

0.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 1 K, 0 BB

NationalsTop 1st
- A.J. Burnett pitching for PIT
  WSH
  PIT
- Pitch
  1
  Strike Looking
  2
  Ball
  3
  Ball
  4
  Ball
  5
  Foul Ball
  6
  Foul Ball
  7
  Strike Looking
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 1st
- E. Jackson pitching for WSH
  WSH
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
NationalsTop 2nd
- A.J. Burnett pitching for PIT
  WSH
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 2nd
- E. Jackson pitching for WSH
  WSH
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
NationalsTop 3rd
- A.J. Burnett pitching for PIT
  WSH
  PIT
- 1 Run, 2 Hits, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 3rd
- E. Jackson pitching for WSH
  WSH
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
NationalsTop 4th
- A.J. Burnett pitching for PIT
  WSH
  PIT
- 1 Run, 3 Hits, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 4th
- E. Jackson pitching for WSH
  WSH
  PIT
- 2 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors
NationalsTop 5th
- A.J. Burnett pitching for PIT
  WSH
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 1 Hit, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 5th
- E. Jackson pitching for WSH
  WSH
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
NationalsTop 6th
- A.J. Burnett pitching for PIT
  WSH
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 6th
- E. Jackson pitching for WSH
  WSH
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
NationalsTop 7th
- A.J. Burnett pitching for PIT
  WSH
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 7th
- E. Jackson pitching for WSH
  WSH
  PIT
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
NationalsTop 8th
- A.J. Burnett pitching for PIT
  WSH
  PIT
- S Lombardozzi hit for E Jackson.
  2
  2
- 0 Runs, 0 Hits, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 8th
- T. Clippard pitching for WSH
  WSH
  PIT
- N McLouth hit for A Burnett.
  2
  2
- J Tabata grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, N McLouth safe at third on error by shortstop I Desmond.
  2
  2
- 1 Run, 0 Hits, 1 Error
NationalsTop 9th
- J. Hanrahan pitching for PIT
  WSH
  PIT
- J Tabata in right field.
  2
  3
- N McLouth in left field.
  2
  3
- 2 Runs, 3 Hits, 0 Errors
PiratesBottom 9th
- H. Rodriguez pitching for WSH
  WSH
  PIT
- A Presley hit for T Watson.
  4
  3
- Y Navarro hit for C Barmes.
  4
  3
- A Presley to second on wild pitch by H Rodriguez.
  4
  3
- A Presley to third on wild pitch by H Rodriguez.
  4
  3
- 2 Runs, 2 Hits, 0 Errors

Nationals
4
Pirates
5

Game 1

9/5

Nationals
2
Pirates
4

Game 2

10/5

Nationals
4
Pirates
2

Game 3

11/5

PNC Park

12:05 AM, 9 May 2012

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Attendance: 10,323

Game Time:2:35

Umpires:
Home Plate Umpire - Vic Carapazza
First Base Umpire - Gerry Davis
Second Base Umpire - Phil Cuzzi
Third Base Umpire - Greg Gibson

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Philadelphia	96	66	.593	-	W1
New York	83	79	.512	13	L1
Miami	79	83	.488	17	W1
Atlanta	76	86	.469	20	W1
Washington	66	96	.407	30	L1

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Milwaukee	97	65	.599	-	W1
Chicago	92	70	.568	5	W3
Cincinnati	83	79	.512	14	L1
St. Louis	78	84	.481	19	L4
Pittsburgh	71	91	.438	26	L1

2026 MLB predictions: One stat to make or break every NL team

Here are the numbers that could define your favorite National League squad in the new year.

Sources: Tyler Soderstrom, A's agree to 7-year, $86M deal

Left fielder Tyler Soderstrom and the A's are in agreement on a seven-year, $86 million contract with a club option for an eighth season and escalators that can max out at $131 million, sources told ESPN.

2025-26 MLB free agency, trade grades: Offseason analysis

We've got you covered with grades and analysis on every winter signing and big offseason trade.

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.

Washington Nationals @ Pittsburgh Pirates

T. Watson2-0

H. Rodriguez1-2

Game Information

2025 National League East Standings

2025 National League Central Standings

MLB News

2026 MLB predictions: One stat to make or break every NL team

Sources: Tyler Soderstrom, A's agree to 7-year, $86M deal

2025-26 MLB free agency, trade grades: Offseason analysis

Pitch
1 Strike Looking
2 Ball
3 Ball
4 Ball
5 Foul Ball
6 Foul Ball
7 Strike Looking