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WASHINGTON -- As the Pirates' entire lineup has scuffled to produce hits -- or, in some cases, even sacrifice bunts -- the bottom third of their opponents' batting order has thrived.
Powered by unlikely sluggers Danny Espinosa and Jerry Hairston, the Washington Nationals on Monday upended the Pirates, 4-2, handing the Bucs their sixth straight loss.See the full content of this document
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Bottom of Order Batters Struggling Pirates
Espinosa, who bats seventh, went into the game hitting .193. He smacked a two-run homer off Jose Ascanio in the seventh inning.
Jerry Hairston gave the Nationals a 2-1 lead in the fifth with a two-out...See the full content of this document
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