The Nationals will play the Pirates on Thursday, April 16th, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 12:35 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Washington Nationals have a 89.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Pittsburgh Pirates is 97.33.
Visiting Washington Nationals - The Washington Nationals have a 7-5 record as a visiting team, ranking them 1st Overall for visiting team wins.
Home Pittsburgh Pirates - The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 6-3 record as a home team. They rank 3rd for home team wins in the Overall standings.
Runs Scored - The Washington Nationals currently stand 4th (99) Overall, with the Pittsburgh Pirates ranking 8th (88) for runs scored.
Runs Allowed - The Washington Nationals are 2nd (110) Overall for runs allowed. The Pittsburgh Pirates stand 17th (68) for runs allowed.
Team Streaks - The Washington Nationals lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates won their last game.
Team Records - The Washington Nationals have a 8-10 Overall record (3.0 GB National East Division), with the Pittsburgh Pirates possessing a 11-7 Overall standing (0.0 GB National Central Division).

Captain Shady Lines

A broken compass is right at least twice a day.

Avast ye scallywags! The Nationals be headin' to Pittsburgh on April 16th...

They be playin' like bilge rats with a record of 8-10... (Aye, 0.444 be a pitiful win percentage for sure...)

The Pirates be havin' a 11-7 record, a 0.611 win percentage... (But don't ye worry, we'll plunder their ship and steal a victory!)

If ye be a bettin' pirate, head to SportsBetting3.com... (Bet on this game and take all their doubloons for yourself! Arrr!)

Don't be a scurvy landlubber, review the odds below... (And may Davy Jones' locker be filled with all who doubt the Nationals!)

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Washington Nationals & Pittsburgh Pirates Futures Odds

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Team Standings

2026 MLB Regular Season Standings - Washington Nationals, Pittsburgh Pirates
Team	W	L	Pct	GB	Home	Away	RS	RA	Diff	Strk	L10
Pittsburgh Pirates	53	51	0.510	+13.0	27-25	26-26	545	495	+50	L2	6-4
Washington Nationals	53	52	0.505	+13.5	21-32	32-20	574	547	+27	W1	5-5

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How to Bet on the Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, April 16th, 2026 at 12:35 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Washington Nationals vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
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