Overview
- Dylan Crews hit a two-run homer in the seventh to give Washington its first lead.
- Josh Bell followed with a two-run double in the inning and has 15 RBIs since Sept. 7.
- James Wood threw out Alexander Canario at the plate on Joey Bart’s ninth-inning single to preserve the one-run margin.
- Jose A. Ferrer recorded his ninth save despite allowing two runs in the ninth, and P.J. Poulin earned the win with a scoreless seventh.
- Brady House homered in the sixth, James Wood became the first MLB player to reach 200 strikeouts this season, and Pittsburgh’s skid reached seven games as reported.