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Vargas' two-run double in the ninth rallies Nationals past Pirates 8-6 for doubleheader sweep
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ildemaro Vargas hit a two-run double off Aroldis Chapman in Washington's four-run ninth inning, and the Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6 on Saturday night for a doubleheader sweep. The Nationals won 5-3 in the first game. DJ Herz pitched five hitless...
Nationals vs. Pirates postponed by rain, doubleheader set for Saturday
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A game between the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates was postponed Friday night because of rain in the forecast. It will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Saturday. The first game is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. and the nightcap for 6:40 p.m. ...
Nick Gonzales drives in 3 runs as the Pirates beat the Nationals 9-4, a night after being no-hit
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Gonzales highlighted a five-run second inning with a two-run single and finished with three RBIs as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 9-4 on Thursday, one night after being no-hit. Oneil Cruz had a sharply hit a two-out double to right in...
Domingo Germán, who pitched perfect game last year, designated for assignment by Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Domingo Germán was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday in a move that could end the pitcher's stint with the club. Germán, who pitched a perfect game last year, was cut one day after allowing seven runs — six earned — and seven...
Imanaga, 2 relievers combine for no-hitter, lead Cubs over Pirates 12-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Shota Imanaga wasn’t disappointed when he was removed after seven hitless innings and 95 pitches. “He actually didn’t know he had a no-hitter going at all, which is funny,” Chicago Cubs manager Counsell said. Nate Pearson and Porter Hodge each...
Paul Skenes and Jared Triolo help the Pirates blank the Cubs 5-0
CHICAGO (AP) — Paul Skenes pitched five effective innings while struggling with his location, and the Pittsburgh Pirates handed the Chicago Cubs another tough loss with a 5-0 victory on Tuesday night. Skenes worked out of bases-loaded jams in the first two innings. The rookie...
Reynolds and McCutchen homer as the Pirates rally past the Cubs 5-3
CHICAGO (AP) — Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen homered during Pittsburgh's four-run eighth inning, and the Pirates cooled off the Chicago Cubs with a 5-3 victory on Monday night. Chicago returned home after closing out an 8-1 trip with six consecutive victories. It was hoping...
Manzardo hits his first 2 career homers as AL Central-leading Guardians beat Pirates 6-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kyle Manzardo hit his first two major league homers, Alex Cobb did not allow a baserunner through the first six innings and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Sunday. Manzardo, recalled from Triple-A Columbus before the...
Tellez and Ortiz help the Pirates blank the AL Central-leading Guardians 3-0
CLEVELAND (AP) — Rowdy Tellez hit a two-run single in the eighth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the AL Central leading Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Saturday night. Luis Ortiz (6-4) pitched six innings of one-hit ball in his first win since July 20. The right-hander struck...
Top of the Clase: Cleveland closer Emmauel Clase sets team saves record, joins Cy Young conversation
CLEVELAND (AP) — Emmanuel Clase's career as a closer with Cleveland began with a major blemish. It's been pristine ever since. Clase became the club's career saves leader on Friday night, notching his 150th in less than five seasons — and No. 40 in 2024 — as the Guardians...
