Pirates Cannot Complete Sweep, lose 3-2

The Pirates could not get the sweep, losing 3-2 to the Nationals Sunday afternoon. Paul Maholm(4-11) got the loss despite pitching well going 7 innings giving up 3 runs. He gave up a 2-run homer to Jesus Flores(1) that proved to be the edge in the game. The Pirates trailed 3-0 but got 2 runs in the bottom of the 7th but couldnt complete the comeback. The Pirates are now 35-46 and have to have a great week this week when they take on Milwaukee in a 4 game series and Chicago in a 3 game series before the All-Star break if they want to compete in the second half.