Overview

• The Pittsburgh Pirates ended a three-game losing streak with a commanding 10-3 win over the Washington Nationals on April 14, 2025, scoring a season-high 10 runs on 14 hits.
• Ke'Bryan Hayes and Enmanuel Valdez each contributed two hits and three RBIs, leading the Pirates' offense, which went 8-for-10 with runners in scoring position.
• Paul Skenes delivered a strong performance on the mound, rebounding from a poor prior outing by pitching six innings, allowing only two runs, and striking out six.
• Veteran Andrew McCutchen fostered team unity by gifting teammates black and yellow necklaces, a gesture players credited with boosting morale during the win.
• The Nationals' pitching struggles continued, with their staff surrendering 28 runs over the past three games, raising concerns about their ability to recover.