Mitch Pulled, Bullpen Blows Game, Nationals Defeat Pirates 6-5

Mitch Keller cruised through five scoreless innings, but an early hook and a shaky bullpen turned a 3–0 lead into a 6–5 Pirates loss to the Nationals. Doug and DiNardo break down Don Kelly’s decision to pull Keller, the relief meltdown, and a bizarre missed-plate slide that cost the tying run. They also highlight standout nights from Spencer Horowitz, Nick Gonzales, Jared Triolo, and discuss Andrew McCutchen’s back concerns and what this game says about the Pirates’ roster and in-game strategy.