Nationals beat Pirates 9-5 behind García Jr. and Lile's two-homer games
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The Washington Nationals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on July 3, 2026, powered by multi-home-run performances from Luis García Jr. and Daylen Lile, plus a homer from José Tena. Foster Griffin earned his ninth win, allowing one run over five innings. Bryan Reynolds homered for Pittsburgh in a game played in 100-degree heat.
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Foster Griffin (9-2) allowed a run and four hits in five innings, lowering his ERA to 2.87 for the Nationals.
Bryan Reynolds homered for Pittsburgh. Mitch Keller (6-6) allowed five runs and eight hits in six innings.
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