WASHINGTON -- Trevor Williams cruised through five innings Thursday afternoon at Nationals Park, allowing just two baserunners to reach. Then, in the sixth, a pair of swings changed the complexion of the Pirates' series finale against the Nationals.
First, Trea Turner connected on a two-run homer to left field, then seven pitches later, Ryan Zimmerman took the right-hander deep to center field. The two dingers proved the difference in Pittsburgh's 3-1 loss to Washington.
Pittsburgh has now endured two four-game sweeps on the road in two weeks, with the first coming against the Phillies from April 19-23.