The 2024 Washington Nationals' home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates took place amid concerns about the weather. Despite a potentially rainy forecast, the game proceeded mostly dry. However, the Nationals lost to the Pirates 8-4, marking their sixth consecutive year starting with a 1-3 record.
The Nationals returned from Cincinnati hoping for a spark. But Manager Dave Martinez had just five relievers available during the team's home opener Monday, and they could not keep Washington in the game, eventually falling to the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-4. https://t.co/imxzbIG5x3
WATCH: Thousands of fans headed to Nats Park Monday as the Washington Nationals faced the Pittsburgh Pirates for their first home game of the season. https://t.co/vk5OYBd1iZ
Nationals lose home opener 8-4 against undefeated Pirates https://t.co/7gt9K63Ukx
The Nationals disappointed a sellout crowd with a 7-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in their home opener on Monday. https://t.co/l6X9kBwDpo
Rebuilding Nationals fall 7-4 to Pittsburgh in home opener https://t.co/wLUEw98t8q
FINAL // Pirates 8, Nats 4
Final: Pirates 8, Nats 4. Riley Adams tied the game in the 7th, but Matt Barnes and Tanner Rainey gave it right back and more in the 8th and 9th. Nats are 1-3 for the sixth straight year. Bucs are 5-0 for the first time since 1983.
The Nationals home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates began Monday afternoon as the neighborhood in which the stadium is located is seeing a significant decrease in violent crime compared to this time last year https://t.co/2muReARJod
Happy opening day, @Nationals! We're rooting for you today and all season long.⚾️ Play ball! #SportsCapital https://t.co/uymcwAjVJR
Baseball fans across the D.C. area are heading to the District Monday afternoon as the Washington Nationals host their 2024 home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. https://t.co/bwRpdEwoNW https://t.co/ZuHyIfuGlM
The Washington Nationals, who have spent years in a rebuild, return to Nationals Park on Monday for their home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. https://t.co/3GM058ZvBc
The Washington Nationals are gearing up for their home opener on April 1 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Here’s what’s new and what to expect at Nats Park this season. https://t.co/yLhS0BZxWW https://t.co/SoyebqNTru
Happy opening day! https://t.co/I6YCTHdgfP
With a potentially rainy few days in store for the D.C. region, the forecast for Monday’s home opener at Nationals Park had been a dicey one. But now, confidence is rising that the Nats should be able to get this game in, and it may even be mostly dry. https://t.co/6wrgIPGg8L
Headed to Nationals Park for opening day? The forecast is looking up. Here's what to expect ⤵️ https://t.co/SaQ1kmAMnR
Happy home opener, Nats fans! https://t.co/pER61CvJ4S https://t.co/WewOj8QAt3
Washington Nationals ready for possible soggy home opener https://t.co/fpYHNMOw5v
PLAY BALL! ⚾ The 2024 Washington Nationals' home opener is today at 4:05 p.m. The Nats will face the Pittsburgh Pirates. From traffic to the forecast to ballpark food, here's everything you need to know ⬇️ https://t.co/4l8kSAbxou
Who's going to the Nats' home opener? ⚾ The Nationals face the Pirates on Monday as baseball returns to D.C. https://t.co/04CrwYXIee