Nats Grit Out Road Win, Sit One Below .500

It's April 16th, I'm Corey with the story, and this is Washington Nationals news today,

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The Nationals scraped out an 8-7 win over the Pirates and extra innings today, grabbing

a series split and sitting just one game below 5.

Hundred as they head home.

It was a sloppy battle from the jump, but the Nats turned Pirates' mistakes into runs

despite their own shaky offense.

Things stayed scoreless through four quick innings, then the fifth exploded with chaos.

This is loaded for Washington, and Pittsburgh's wild errors let three runs cross before an

errant pickoff added another.

The Nats lead didn't hold though, as their starter foster Griffin gave up four, including

a three run homer.

Fans are buzzing about this gritty road win, even with the Nats going just one for 14,

with runners in scoring position and no homers.

Pirates' defense and pitching kept gifting opportunities, while Washington's bullpen

showed fight to keep it close amid the back and forth.

In extras, James Wood ripped a key hit to score the Ghost Runner for a one run edge,

and Orlando Rebaltas slammed the door with a strikeout and double.

Play for his first career save.

Clayton Beater picked up his first win too, despite some late wobbles.

Now with a 5-2 road trip wrapped, the Nats lead the league in road wins and sit high on

that winning percentage.

Pitching still a work in progress, but this squad's got heart, setting up a shot at 500

back in D.C.