We are off and rolling on a brand new week of MLB 2013. Tonight we have the Pittsburgh Pirates taking on the Washington Nationals at 7:05 PM ET.

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The traveling Pirates send Morton [1-2, 3.19 ERA] to the bump to take on the home team Nationals. Washington counters with Haren [4-10, 5.61 ERA].

These are two teams going in opposite directions. For the Pirates, this is an important stretch for them losing two of three in Cincinnati. They'll be playing 18 of the next 21 games on the road.

The Pirates struggled coming into the break and are looking to not struggle after July. Still a lot of fans are skeptical of the Pirates chances of getting into the playoffs this year. At least they're getting the Nationals after a three game losing streak.

There have been some highlights along the way though. The Pirates' bullpen has been lights out. A word of caution for the pirates: find some runs outside of Andrew McCutchen!

If A.J. Burnett can turn a somewhat routine first half of the season into his usual form in the second half, this Pirates team could really make a run for the NL Central; if not a wildcard slot for sure.

Can the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates strike gold against a flailing Washington Nationals team? Tune in tonight at 7:05 PM ET on MASN to see.

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