Gameday 144: Pirates Return Home To Face Nationals

After dropping two of three to the Braves, the Pirates turn their attention to another NL East foe

Sep 11, 2023

The Pirates had a prime opportunity to not only take the weekend set against the Atlanta Braves, but also the season series against the best team in the National League.

Still winners of eight of their last 12 games, the Pirates will now get an opportunity to face one of the two teams remaining on their schedule with a losing record, the Washington Nationals.

Patrick Corbin will get the start for the Nationals, who will look for his 10th win of the season.

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