Pirates Extend Road Losing Streak To Seven Games Amid Offensive Struggles

The Washington Nationals' pitcher Mitchell Parker continued to struggle, allowing six runs in the third inning and an additional run in the fourth during an 8-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Despite a strong start to the season, Parker's performance has declined since June, with a rising ERA and fewer wins. Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz acknowledged areas for improvement both offensively and defensively. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates suffered another offensive slump, losing 2-1 to the Minnesota Twins and extending their road losing streak to seven games, matching their longest of the season. Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes showed promise early by striking out the side in the first inning but eventually gave up crucial runs, including a two-run homer to Twins' Trevor Larnach. In independent baseball, the Trinidad Triggers endured a tough week, securing only one win in five games, with defensive errors and late-inning runs contributing to their losses.