Nationals reliever Jorge Lopez plunked Pirates star Byran Reynolds before coming up and in on outfielder Andrew McCutchen, leading to both benches emptying at PNC Park on Wednesday night.

Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge Lopez was ejected from Wednesday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after a pitch near Andrew McCutchen's head led to the benches briefly clearing.

Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge López was ejected from Wednesday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after a pitch near Andrew McCutchen’s head led to the benches briefly clearing ...

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge López was ejected from Wednesday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after a pitch near Andrew McCutchen's head led to the benches ...

Don’t throw at Andrew McCutchen’s head. Intentional or not, it’s not wise to get anywhere near the noggin of one of the best Pirates ever. But on Wednesday night, Nationals’ righty Jorge ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge López was ejected from Wednesday ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a three-game losing streak with an offensive outburst on Monday night, and Andrew McCutchen may have discovered a good-luck charm for the team. Before Pittsburgh's ...

Searching for a spark to ignite the Pittsburgh Pirates, Andrew McCutchen turned back the clock Monday when he handed out black-and-gold Phiten necklaces to his teammates. When the Pirates ...