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Ashcraft Shines, Griffin Steals Home| Pirates and Nationals Highlights (7.4.2026)
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The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Nationals 7-1 at Nationals Park on July 4th, 2026. Braxton Ashcraft kept the Nationals to just one run and dominated with 7 Ks in 5.2 innings. Konnor Griffin got the ball rolling by stealing home in the first inning with the help of Bryan Reynolds as the distraction. The rookie, Esmerlyn Valdez, extends his hitting streak to nine games. Nick Gonzales collected his 40th RBI of the season. The bullpen backed our starter and allowed no runs helping the Bucs even the series in Washington D.C. | Pirates and Nationals Highlights (7.4.2026)
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