The Washington Nationals will open up a weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a Major League Baseball game scheduled for Thursday night. <br /> <br />First pitch from Pittsburgh is scheduled for 7PM Eastern Time with national television coverage provided by the MLB Extra Innings channel. <br /> <br />The wagering odds from this contest have the home side Pittsburgh Pirates favored by -118 odds with the return on the road underdog Washington Nationals at +109 odds. The run total is lined at 7 ½ runs.
