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Carmen Mlodzinski Dominates as Pirates Beat Nationals
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- Carmen Mlodzinski dominated for six innings, limiting the Nationals to two hits as the Pirates secured a 2-0 win at home.
- The Pirates used a starter-reliever approach with Mason Montgomery opening and Mlodzinski finishing from the second inning to protect the lead.
- Pittsburgh’s first-inning offense produced both runs via Ozuna’s RBI single and Gonzales beating out an infield single to extend the rally.
- Mlodzinski leaned on his splitter and four-seam fastball, mixing in a sinker, curveball, and sweeper for his longest outing.
- Mlodzinski became the first Pirates reliever with at least six scoreless innings since 1992, highlighting a historic performance.
- The Pirates improved to 11-7 and sat atop the NL Central after three weeks into the 2026 season.
- The Nationals were shut out as Jake Irvin struggled, with Pittsburgh adding insurance in the bottom of the first.
- O’Hearn’s first-inning RBI single and Ozuna’s run-scoring hit highlighted the early offense that set the tone.
- Gonzales beat out a throw for an infield single to keep the first-inning rally alive, extending the Pirates’ early-outcome momentum.
- The Pirates finished with five hits and left seven on base, yet still secured a 2-0 shutout victory.
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