PITTSBURGH — Washington topped Pittsburgh **8–7 in 10 innings** on Thursday, April 16, 2026. James Wood singled home the automatic runner in the tenth after Pittsburgh had already rallied in the ninth.
Nationals vs. Pirates: extra innings and the fifth-inning swing
WTAE described a four-run fifth for Washington that included a throwing error by shortstop Konnor Griffin, and a four-run answer in the bottom half capped by Marcell Ozuna’s three-run homer. Joey Wiemer doubled home the go-ahead run in the sixth. Pittsburgh tied it in the ninth on an infield single that scored Jake Mangum from third, per WTAE’s sequence.
Bullpen and leverage: Beeter, Ribalta, April 16, 2026
Clayton Beeter earned the win in coverage despite allowing the tying run in the ninth. Orlando Ribalta picked up his first career save in the same reporting. For pitch-by-pitch verification, see ESPN’s play-by-play.
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*Sources: MLB.com Gameday – Nationals @ Pirates, Apr 16, 2026; ESPN scoreboard; WTAE recap. AthX Engine fantasy scoring. This write-up is for information only and is not financial advice.*
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