PITTSBURGH — Whether it’s the result of a shortened spring training or some unusually brisk temperatures for this time of year, the Pirates have made a habit out of slow starts and playing from behind during the first nine games of this season.
Including Sunday’s series finale against the Nationals, Pittsburgh has scored the first run just once, meaning its first four victories have arrived in come-from-behind fashion.
It took some effort — and a few Washington mistakes — but the Pirates notched another win while initially trailing to take three of four in this series and surge over .500 (5-4) on the year with a 5-3 victory against the Nationals at PNC Park.
