The lone Pirates run, sadly. | Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

It’s the Bucs’ worst losing streak in ten years.

It was a day of firsts for Pirates starter Chase De Jong in today’s game against the Nationals at Nationals Park.

One was a good first—he got his first major league hit in the third inning against the Nats’ Paolo Espino. It was a double, even. Good job, dude. (fist bump)

The other wasn’t as good—he was handed his first loss as a Buc.

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