PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 12: Kevin Newman #27 of the Pittsburgh Pirates scores on a sacrifice fly in the third inning against the Washington Nationals during the game at PNC Park on September 12, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost to the Washington Nationals while going for a sweep on Sunday afternoon dropping them to 0-13 this season when going for a series sweep
Death, taxes, the Pittsburgh Pirates losing when going for a series sweep. Well, that’s been the case in 2021 at least. Following a 6-2 loss against the Washington Nationals on Sunday afternoon the Pittsburgh Pirates are now 0-13 this season when going for a series sweep.