Pittsburgh Pirates Suffer First Loss of Season Against Washington Nationals

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered their first loss of the season in a 5-3 defeat at the hands of the Washington Nationals. The game saw the Nationals’ dominance on the mound with 13 strikeouts, including a controversial call that led to Pirates manager Derek Shelton being ejected. Despite the defeat, the Pirates’ 5-1 start marks their best since 1983.