Pittsburgh Pirates Win with Konnor Griffin's 2-Run Single

The Pittsburgh Pirates won 11-5 against the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon at Nationals Park, led by Konnor Griffin's 2-run single in the 8th inning.

What happened in the game?

The Pirates scored four runs on six hits and two walks in 2 1/3 innings against Cade Cavalli.

Konnor Griffin made a pair of spectacular diving catches on pop flies before driving in two runs with a sharp single.

Key players' performance

Bryan Reynolds and Brandon Lowe homered as the Pirates pounded out 13 hits, reaching double-digit hits for the fifth consecutive game.

Griffin was batting .222 with the bases loaded when he came to bat with one out in the eighth.

Game-changing moment

Griffin's 2-run single broke a tie score in the eighth inning, leading the Pirates to an 11-5 win.

The Pirates also scored double-digit runs for the 10th time this season to clinch the three-game series.

Current standing

The Pirates are now 46-45, standing 8th in the National League, on a W2 streak, after winning 11-5 at Washington Nationals on 2026-07-05.

And with this win, the Pirates finished their seven-game road trip with four wins.

So the team is looking forward to their next game.

But for now, they can celebrate this victory.

The Pirates' next game will be crucial in determining their standing in the league.