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Franco’s 2-run homer carries Nationals past Pirates 3-2

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh VanMeter, left, catches a foul ball in front of the Washington Nationals dugout on a hit by Nationals' Lane Thomas during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Monday, June 27, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz runs the bases after his solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Monday, June 27, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Pittsburgh Pirates' Oneil Cruz hits a solo home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Monday, June 27, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Washington Nationals' Yadiel Hernandez hits a double during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park, Monday, June 27, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Washington Nationals designated hitter Nelson Cruz, right, reacts after a hit ball bounced off his foot as Nationals manager Dave Martinez, left, comes to check on him during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park, Monday, June 27, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell, left, stretches to make a catch but Pittsburgh Pirates' Bligh Madris (66) is safe at first during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Monday, June 27, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) Washington Nationals' Josh Bell, right, is forced out at second base by Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz, left, during the third inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Monday, June 27, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Franco’s 2-run homer carries Nationals past Pirates 3-2