Times wires
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Pirates 7, Nationals 2
PITTSBURGH — Andrew McCutchen scored three runs, stole two bases and singled to spark a five-run first inning for the Pirates. Lyle Overbay had two hits and two RBIs for Pittsburgh, which ended a three-game losing streak. Jeff Karstens pitched into the seventh for his first win since moving into the rotation a week earlier in place of injured Ross Ohlendorf.