Giants vs. Pirates lineup: Madison Bumgarner starts, Buster Posey catching originally appeared on nbcsportsbayarea.com Despite some improvements in velocity and averaging more than one strikeout per inning, Drew Pomeranz couldn't maintain his command and the Giants left the nation's capital with a 4-2 loss to the Nationals on Thursday. The team hopes to get back on track as they head to Pittsburgh to face Jordan Lyles and the Pirates -- if the weather cooperates. If the game goes on, the Giants have a lot of work to do.