Bautista homers twice, Pirates halt Nats' win streak, 11-4

 
Jose Bautista homered twice and drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Washington 11-4 Friday night, ending the Nationals' winning streak at a season-high four games. [link]

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