PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mike Morse had a three-run homer among his three-hits, Adam LaRoche also homered and the Washington Nationals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Sunday.
Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth threw out Andrew McCutchen at home plate to end the game. McCutchen threw his helmet to the ground in disgust and manager Clint Hurdle argued with umpire Kerwin Danley.
Morse’s drive was his first of the season and came during the Nationals’ four-run third inning that helped Jason Marquis win his second consecutive start and his fifth straight decision against Pittsburgh since 2008.
Danny Espinosa had three hits with a run and Marquis (2-0) also had two hits to raise his season average to .400 for Washington, which snapped a three-game losing streak.
