How to watch Pirates vs. Nationals: TV channel and streaming options for July 5

By Data SkriveJuly 5, 2026 5:15 am EDT Updated Daylen Lile leads the Washington Nationals into a matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates after homering twice in a 9-5 victory over the Pirates. It starts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. Cade Cavalli (5-4, 3.69 ERA) gets the start for the Nationals, who are 46-44 this season and fourth in the NL East. Bubba Chandler (3-8, 4.62 ERA) is expected to start for the Pirates, who are 45-45 and fourth in the NL Central.How to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Washington Nationals

Venue: Nationals Park

Time: 1 p.m. ET

TV: Peacock

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