The Pittsburgh Pirates (5-0) will attempt to extend a five-game winning streak on Thursday versus the Washington Nationals (1-3), with first pitch at 4:05 PM ET at Nationals Park.
The Pirates are favored (-131 moneyline odds) when they visit the Nationals (+111). The Pirates will give the ball to Martin Perez versus the Nationals and Josiah Gray.
These clubs play again following the Pirates’ 8-4 victory over the Nationals Thursday. Roansy Contreras (2.0 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 3 K) registered the win for the Pirates. Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI to lead the team on offense. Robert Garcia (0.2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 1 K) took the loss on the mound for the Nationals.