What Happened
The Washington Nationals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates in a recent game, hitting five home runs. The loss dropped the Pirates, managed by Don Kelly, to a record below .500. This game was part of a weekend series played in the nation's capital.
The series featured a pitching matchup between Mitch Keller for the Pirates and Foster Griffin for the Nationals. Beat writers from both the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and for the Nationals previewed the weekend series leading up to the games.
One article also provided odds and predictions for a game on Saturday, July 4, referencing a model for MLB picks.
Key Facts
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The Washington Nationals played the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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The Nationals hit five home runs in the game.
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The Pirates lost the game.
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The loss caused the Pirates to fall below a .500 winning percentage.
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Don Kelly manages the Pirates.
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The game was part of a weekend series.
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The series took place in the nation's capital.
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Mitch Keller was a pitcher for the Pirates.
