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The Pittsburgh Pirates dominated the Washington Nationals 7–1 on July 4th at Nationals Park, delivering a decisive offensive performance that fell well short of the Vegas total of 10.5 runs. The Pirates' pitching staff was the game's standout unit, allowing just six hits and one earned run while striking out 11 batters with a 4.27 ERA. Pittsburgh's lineup generated 11 hits and six RBIs, with an .760 OPS that proved more than sufficient against a Nationals offense that managed only six hits and struck out 11 times despite posting an .751 OPS. Washington's pitching was porous, surrendering seven earned runs on 11 hits with a 4.66 ERA, while the home team's bats went largely silent, recording just one run on five walks. The Pirates' balanced approach—avoiding strikeouts (nine) while drawing walks (three)—contrasted sharply with Washington's offensive struggles. The lopsided result underscores Pittsburgh's pitching depth and the Nationals' continued offensive inconsistency heading into the second half.