García and Lile each homer twice as the Nationals rout the Pirates 9-5

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Luis García Jr. and Daylen Lile each hit two home runs as the Washington Nationals defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5. Foster Griffin had a strong pitching performance, improving his ERA to 2.87, contributing to the Nationals' fifth win in six games.

Luis García Jr. and Daylen Lile each homered twice, and José Tena also went deep for Washington as the Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 on Friday night. Foster Griffin (9-2) allowed a run and four hits in five innings, lowering his ERA to 2.87 for the Nationals. Washington has won five of six.