Pirates Triumph Over Nationals, Boast 6-1 Start to Season

Rowdy Tellez and Connor Joe shine in victory, while Martín Pérez secures win with stellar pitching.

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 7-4 victory over the Washington Nationals, improving their season-opening road trip record to 6-1.
Rowdy Tellez and Connor Joe were instrumental in the win, with Tellez hitting a two-run single and Joe hitting his first homer of the season.
Pirates' pitcher Martín Pérez delivered a strong performance, pitching 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs and striking out six.
The Nationals struggled, with Josiah Gray (0-2) giving up six runs over 4 1/3 innings, and the team now stands at a 2-4 record.
The Pirates are set to play their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles, while the Nationals will face the Philadelphia Phillies in their next series.