Moran hits pinch-hit, 3-run homer as Pirates top Nats 6-3

Colin Moran had a pinch-hit, three-run homer in the 10th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates scored five runs off Washington's struggling bullpen in a 6-3 victory over the Nationals on Friday night.

Moran's homer to right center off Justin Miller was his second as a pinch hitter in 34 at-bats. He was batting for Jung Ho Kang, after Melky Cabrera and Adam Frazier reached base against lefty Matt Grace (0-1).

Pittsburgh snapped a four-game losing streak in Washington and spoiled a two-homer night for the Nationals' Anthony Rendon.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Trevor Williams delivers during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

Washington's relievers entered Friday's game as the worst in the majors, and their ERA grew to 8.12 by game's end.

Starling Marte hit a two-run single off Kyle Barraclough in the top of the eighth inning that gave the Pirates a 3-2 lead. But Rendon hit a solo homer in the bottom of the inning to tie the game.

Nick Burdi (1-1) worked a scoreless ninth for his first big league win, and Felipe Vazquez pitched the 10th for his fourth save.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin delivers during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

Rendon has six homers after going deep twice for the fifth time in his career. He extended his hitting streak to 11 games and has recorded at least one extra-base hit in the last nine games.

Nationals starter Patrick Corbin struck out 11 and allowed one run in seven innings in his third start since signing a six-year, $140 million contract in December. The left-hander also singled twice, with the first hit tying the game at 1-all in the bottom of the second.

Trevor Williams nearly matched Corbin, allowing two runs over 6 1/3 innings.

Pittsburgh Pirates' JB Shuck reacts during his at-bat in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

TRAINER'S ROOM

Pirates: OF Gregory Polanco (left shoulder) and RHP Dovydas Neverauskas (left oblique strain) will have their rehabilitation assignments transferred to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday. Neverauskas threw two scoreless innings at Class A Bradenton, while Polanco was 2 for 13 there with four walks and an RBI in four games.

Nationals: RHP Max Scherzer (sore right leg) had his next start pushed back a day, to Sunday, because of lingering soreness after he was hit with a line drive in last Sunday at the Mets.

Pittsburgh Pirates' Felipe Vazquez (73) celebrates with catcher Jacob Stallings, left, after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

"If they needed me to pitch today, I could," Scherzer said. "I understand, hey look, early in the season, be smart dealing with a leg injury. Leg injuries can turn into shoulder problems in a heartbeat. So I understand where they're coming from."

UP NEXT

Pirates: RHP Chris Archer (1-0, 2.45 ERA) makes his first start against Washington since 2015. He has a 2.45 ERA in two career appearances against the Nationals.

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon celebrates his home run in the dugout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

Nationals: Right-hander Anibal Sanchez (0-1, 6.52) swaps places with Scherzer. He'll pitching on regular rest after allowing 3 runs over 5 2/3 innings on Monday in Philadelphia.

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Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon celebrates his home run in the dugout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

Pittsburgh Pirates' Erik Gonzalez, bottom, steals second against Washington Nationals shortstop Wilmer Difo, top, during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

Pittsburgh Pirates' Starling Marte (6) is out after attempting to steal second against Washington Nationals second baseman Brian Dozier, left, during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Friday, April 12, 2019, in Washington. (AP PhotoNick Wass)

TORONTO (AP) — Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 on Sunday night in the first of back-to-back meetings between short-handed teams.

Barnes made the first of two from the line and intentionally missed the second as Toronto won its third straight home meeting with the 76ers. He finished 10 for 12 at the line.

Barnes scored 31 points, Jamal Shead added a career-high 22 and Immanuel Quickley had 20 as Toronto won its third straight at home. Collin Murray-Boyles had 17 points and matched his career-high with 15 rebounds.

Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points for the 76ers and VJ Edgecombe had 17. Kelly Oubre Jr., Domnick Barlow and Quentin Grimes each scored 13 points but Philadelphia lost for the second time in seven games.

Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid (left knee and left groin) and Paul George (left knee) both sat out on the first night of this back-to-back.

Barnes returned after sitting out Friday’s loss at Boston because of a sore right knee but RJ Barrett was inactive because of a sprained left ankle. Brandon Ingram (right thumb) missed his second straight game and Jakob Poeltl (lower back) missed his 10th straight. There is no timetable for Poeltl’s return.

Ja’Kobe Walter started for the Raptors but exited four minutes into the first quarter because of a sore right hip.

Philadelphia had 22 turnovers, one shy of matching a season-high. The 76ers' 11 assists were a season-low.

Toronto finished 5 for 32 (.156) from 3-point range, its worst shooting percentage from distance this season.

The 76ers and Raptors play in Toronto again on Monday night.

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey, bottom right, rolls on the court as play continues behind him during first-half NBA basketball game action against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) looks to shoot as Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12) watches during second-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Raptors forward/guard Scottie Barnes (4) is fouled on his way to the hoop by Philadelphia 76ers forward Jabari Walker (33) as 76ers' Adem Bona, top, looks on during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) drives to the net as Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Trendon Watford (12) and Adem Bona (30) defend during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Raptors forward/guard Scottie Barnes (4) is fouled on his way to the hoop by Philadelphia 76ers forward Jabari Walker (33) as 76ers' Adem Bona (30) looks on during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)