The game slipped away in the 10th inning. Washington scored the decisive run on James Wood's single to right, completing a comeback from a 4-0 deficit to defeat Pittsburgh 8-7 in extra innings at PNC Park.
Marcell Ozuna carried Pittsburgh's offense with a three-run homer in the fifth inning that erased Washington's early lead. The blast, traveling 423 feet to left field, capped a four-run rally that tied the game 4-4. Ozuna finished 1-for-4 with three RBIs and a walk, carrying a .127 average with five RBIs this season.
The fifth inning proved decisive for both teams. Washington built its lead through Pittsburgh's defensive miscues, scoring four runs highlighted by García Jr.'s fielder's choice that brought home three runs on a throwing error by shortstop Griffin. Pittsburgh answered immediately as Cruz doubled to right to score Cook, then Ozuna's homer brought home Mangum and Cruz to level the score.
Foster Griffin lasted 5.1 innings for Washington, allowing four earned runs on eight hits with seven strikeouts. Braxton Ashcraft went 5.2 innings for Pittsburgh, giving up five runs but only two earned due to defensive errors, striking out seven with a 2.38 ERA.
Pittsburgh improved to 11-7 and remains atop their division despite the loss. Washington fell to 8-10. Ozuna sits three home runs away from 300 career homers.