Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Thread
Follow along as the red hot Nats offense squares off against Paul Skenes and the Pirates
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 11: Joey Ortiz #3 of the Milwaukee Brewers tags out Daylen Lile #4 of the Washington Nationals attempting to steal second base i6 at American Family Field on April 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Nats are coming into Pittsburgh riding high after a sweep over the Brewers. However, they will be greeted by one of baseball’s premier arms, as Paul Skenes takes the bump.
With the way the Nats offense is rolling, this will be a strength against strength matchup. Skenes will be their toughest test yet. To match up with Skenes, Blake Butera is loading up his lineup with lefties.
CJ Abrams will hit third tonight, the highest he has been in the lineup all season. Butera has tried to spread out righties and lefties, but today he has four lefties at the top including reigning NL Player of the Week James Wood in the lead off spot. Brady House will get the day off, which means Jorbit Vivas will be at third base.
The hot Jacob Young is all the way up in the 5 spot. Nats ace Cade Cavalli will be on the bump tonight. keep going → https://t.