The Pittsburgh Pirates succumbed to a resolute Washington Nationals lineup, falling 3-0 at PNC Park. This defeat marked the second time in three games the Pirates failed to score, highlighting a troubling trend for their offense.

James Wood ignited the Nationals' momentum early with a towering home run. Although Pirates starter Mitch Keller pitched effectively until the sixth inning, he hit Paul DeJong with a fastball, leading to a series of unfortunate events that culminated in a two-run single by Nasim Nuñez. The inability to capitalize on offensive opportunities proved costly for the Pirates.