Nationals hang on to win vs. Pirates

 
Shortstop Cristian Guzman drove in a career-high six runs and finished a triple shy of the cycle as he helped the Nationals defeat the Pirates, 9-8, at Nationals Park on Saturday afternoon. [link]

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