Offense Falls Asleep & Cruz Lacks Focus As Pirates Lose 4-3 to Nationals

The NS9 Postgame Show Powered by Primanti Bros dives into the Pirates’ 4–3 loss to the Nationals, where early offense faded and key fundamentals slipped away. We break down Oneil Cruz’s base running lapse, Bryan Reynolds’ effort in the field, and what this game says about accountability under Don Kelly. Plus, we highlight strong outings from Mike Burrows and Isaac Mattson as the team searches for positives in a tough series defeat.