Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals • Jul 5, 2026

In a high-scoring affair, the Pittsburgh Pirates triumphed over the Washington Nationals 11-5, with Bubba Chandler struggling through 4.0 innings, while the Pirates' offense exploded late, highlighted by a three-run homer from Brandon Lowe in the eighth inning to secure the win and a standout performance by reliever Gregory Soto, who held the Nationals to just one run over two innings.