Falter, Palacios lead Pirates to 5-1 win over Nationals

The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 5-1 at PNC Park on Tuesday night. Pittsburgh Pirates' Joshua Palacios, center, celebrates with Endy Rodriguez. left, after hitting a two-run home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Joan Adon during the second inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) (Matt Freed/AP)

By Danny Demilio - Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — Bailey Falter went 6.0 strong innings and Joshua Palacios connected on a two-run home run to help lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals at PNC Park on Tuesday night.

Falter (2-8) earned his second win of the season after holding the Nationals to a lone run. The left-hander allowed four hits, walked only one and struck out six batters. Over his last three appearances, Falter has a 1.35 ERA (2er/13.1ip).

To help aid Falter’s efforts, Palacios connected on a 410-foot home run to straightaway center in the second inning to give the Pirates (67-78) the first runs of the game.

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