Pirates starter Charlie Morton earned a victory Monday night in Washington. He needed 102 pitches in a quality start and a 6-5 victory.

Morton (2-2) allowed three earned runs on six hits and a walk over 6 2/3 innings. The Nationals scored twice in the ninth, but the Pirates held on. Morton struck out five and allowed two home runs. His ERA is 3.35.

The 29-year-old won for the first time since June 18 in his seventh start of the season. His next start is Saturday at Miami.