Cristian Guzman was 2-for-4 with two RBI, two runs scored and a walk. Ryan Zimmerman had a two-run homer and scored twice, and Elijah Dukes had two hits and an RBI for the Nationals.
Tyler Clippard (2-1) worked three innings of relief to earn the win. Washington starter Garrett Mock lasted four-plus innings and gave up three runs on seven hits and four walks.
Losing pitcher Charlie Morton (2-4) allowed four runs and six hits in six innings.
Jeff Karstens gave up four runs and five hits in two-thirds of an inning.
Andrew McCutchen homered and Ryan Doumit had three hits including an RBI double for the Pirates, who have lost seven of their last nine games.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International.
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