Nationals Beat Pirates 3-0 as Jake Irvin Throws 7 Shutout Innings, Improving Pirates to 6-12

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 02:47 AM

In a recent matchup, the Washington Nationals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0, marking a crucial win for the Nationals. Jake Irvin delivered a standout performance, pitching seven shutout innings, allowing only three hits, walking one, and striking out six batters. This was Irvin's longest outing of the season, improving his ERA from 5.63. The Nationals' offense was sparked by James Wood, who hit a leadoff homer that traveled 445 feet. The victory was essential for the Nationals, who had been struggling, and it snapped their losing streak. The Pirates, on the other hand, fell to a record of 6-12, with Mitch Keller suffering the loss despite delivering a quality start. The Nationals' bullpen, featuring Jose A. Ferrer and Kyle Finnegan, effectively maintained the shutout, showcasing a much-improved performance after previous games.

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Mark Zuckerman

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Behind Jake Irvin's 7 scoreless innings, James Wood's leadoff homer and a much-needed, lockdown night from the bullpen, the Nationals snapped their losing streak. https://t.co/Dl4KWGCbfJ