The Pirates (73-85) will conclude their season by giving Bryce Harper four games worth of action to prepare for the postseason.
The Nationals have clinched their second straight National League East championship and their fourth in six years. They’re 14-11 in September and have won six of 10, having dropped their last two in a three-game series in Philadelphia this week.
Season Series: 2-1 Pirates
May 16: Nationals 8, Pirates 4
May 17: Pirates 6, Nationals 1
May 18: Pirates 10, Nationals 4
Thursday, 7:05 p.m. - Ivan Nova (11-14, 4.14 ERA) vs.