Pirates beat lowly Nationals

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals made four errors — all on routine plays — and the bullpen had another lead-blowing implosion in a 12-7 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night.

A five-run sixth inning led Pittsburgh to its third straight win and ended an eight-game road losing streak.

Ross Ohlendorf (5-3) picked up the victory despite allowing four extra-base hits in a five-run fifth. Craig Monroe hit a three-run homer, and Jack Wilson got four hits for the Pirates, who opened a 10-game road trip.

Washington has lost five straight despite scoring at least five runs in every game. The Nationals entered the game with 37 errors, five more than any team in the majors.

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