Nationals Edge Pirates in Thriller

It's April 16th.

Welcome to Washington Nationals News Today, AI Power Coverage of Your Squad.

I'm Cory with the story.

The nationals pulled off a gritty 8-7 win over the pirates in 10 innings at PNC Park

on Thursday afternoon.

They jumped to a 4-0 lead early, but couldn't hold it, watching Pittsburgh rally back to

tie things at 7 in the bottom of the 9th.

Earlier this week in the series finale, the Nats capitalized on pirates' miscues, like

rookie shortstop Connor Griffin's air in the 5th that led.

Three runs score, plus a wild pick-off throw for another.

They padded it in the 7th with a hit batter and wild pitch to go up again.

Meanwhile, fans saw real resilience from Washington, who stayed opportunistic despite not

mashing the ball hard.

They split the four games set, and now sit in 9 wins and 10 losses, having taken 5 of

their last 7.

James Wood delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the 10th, with one out.

And reliever Orlando Rebalt to lock down his first career save, escaping A, bassist threat.

Drew Millis, Wood, and Dailin Lyle each grabbed two hits to lead the offense.

Starter Foster Griffin kept Pittsburgh off the board for four frames before the 5th inning

eruption, but the bullpen held firm to seal this.

Hydroma victory, and keep the Nats rolling.