Oneil Cruz's Grand Slam Leads Pirates Past Nationals 6-1

Oneil Cruz hit his first career grand slam to help lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. Cruz's grand slam capped a five-run seventh inning, following a benches-clearing incident after Nationals pitcher Jorge Lopez threw a pitch near Andrew McCutchen's head and was ejected. Bailey Falter delivered a standout performance for the Pirates, pitching seven scoreless innings and allowing only two hits. Henry Davis also contributed by hitting his first home run of the season and driving in two runs. The Nationals were held to just one run, which came in the ninth inning, as the Pirates secured their second win in the four-game series. The game featured strong pitching, timely hitting, and a dramatic confrontation that energized the crowd.