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The Pittsburgh Pirates dominated the Washington Nationals 16–5 on April 13 at PNC Park, delivering an offensive outburst that far exceeded expectations against a modest Vegas total line of 1. Pittsburgh's lineup generated 16 hits and 16 RBIs while striking out just 9 times, posting a .731 OPS despite a modest .248 batting average, indicating timely hitting and power production with 2 home runs. The Nationals managed only 8 hits and 5 runs, with their pitching staff surrendering all 16 hits and allowing an inflated 6.21 ERA. Washington's offense showed some pop with a .771 OPS and 2 home runs of its own, but couldn't overcome a pitching collapse that included 7 walks issued. Pittsburgh's defense was flawless with no errors, providing clean support for a dominant performance. This lopsided result suggests the Pirates' rotation may have found early-season momentum while Washington's pitching depth faces immediate questions heading into their next matchup.