The Pittsburgh Pirates post All-Star break funk continued in Kansas City as they lost two out of three games against the Royals. The Pirates then returned home for a four-game home stand against the Washington Nationals. The Pirates looked to bounce back following two consecutive series losses against the Brewers and the Royals. The team added a new offensive weapon before the series, trading for former Bucco Aramis Ramirez. Would the Pirates be able to bounce back against the first place Nationals?
Pittsburgh Pirates series takeaways vs. Washington Nationals
