The Washington Nationals are all but certain to finish last in the National League East. After taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates, they realize how much worse it could be.

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Done in by all the defensive issues, the Pirates dropped Sunday's series finale to the Nationals, 8-1, in front 18,057 at PNC Park.

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Though the team's roster already sits at 27 players, general manager Neal Huntington confirmed that the Pirates have more September callups on the horizon.

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Bill Mazeroski, an elite fielder made it to the Hall of Fame because of his many Gold Gloves, now has a bronze statue honoring his most memorable swing of the bat.

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Bill Mazeroski is known by Bucs fans for his Hall of Fame defense and humility, but it's his walk-off homer to end the 1960 World Series that will live on forever in bronze at PNC Park.

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A statue of another Pittsburgh Pirates legend was unveiled before Sunday’s game at PNC Park. According to a statement from the team, they dedicated a statue to Bill Mazeroski on Mazeroski Way at 12:45 p.m.

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Wanting an additional option out of the bullpen, the Pirates recalled right-hander Joe Martinez from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

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Neil Walker's fifth-inning double in Saturday's loss not only extended his hitting streak to 11 games, but it put the second baseman in select Pittsburgh company.

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PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right-hander Joe Martinez from Triple-A Indianapolis, where he…

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The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled right-hander Joe Martinez from Triple-A Indianapolis, where he was 1-2 with a 5.72 ERA in seven games.

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Brian Burres, not Jeff Karstens, will now start the Pirates' series opener against Atlanta on Monday, as right shoulder soreness has sidelined Karstens once again.

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The Pirates promoted SP Joe Martinez from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday. He was acquired from the Giants just prior to the July 31 trade deadline. Joe Martinez – Triple-A – Starting pitcher – United States – Pittsburgh Pirates

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A statue of another Pittsburgh Pirates legend will be unveiled before Sunday’s game at PNC Park. According to a statement from the team, they will dedicate a statue to Bill Mazeroski on Mazeroski Way at 12:45 p.m.

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Washington Nationals Pound Pittsburgh Pirates, 9-2.

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John Lannan allowed only one run for the second consecutive start, Ivan Rodriguez had three hits and four RBIs and the Washington Nationals broke a three-game losing streak with a 9-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night. Rodriguez homered for the 308th time in his career in the fifth, an inning after hitting a two-run single off the wall as part of a five-run Nationals’ fourth.

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On Saturday, the Pirates' 9-2 loss to the Nationals ended another frustrating night for Maholm, who lasted only 4 1/3 innings in front of 30,263 at PNC Park.

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The Pirates will hold a ceremony for the unveiling of a Bill Mazeroski statue outside of PNC Park's right-field gate prior to Sunday's game.

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The Pirates will hold a ceremony for the unveiling of a Bill Mazeroski statue outside of PNC Park's right-field gate prior to Sunday's game.

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First baseman Jeff Clement is unlikely to play again in 2010 after an exam on Saturday revealed that he had pulled his left oblique muscle.

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