Thomas Harrington made his major-league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates, but it did not go well for the 23-year-old. He gave up six runs in four innings in the 7-0 loss, struggling with control. He allowed four walks for the first time in his pro career.

Thomas Harrington's Major League debut didn’t go as he wanted on Tuesday night. But that’s beside the point. “Regardless of the results,” he said, “it was a great day for me and my family.”

The Pittsburgh Pirates called up right-handed prospect Thomas Harrington to make his major league debut on Tuesday against the host Tampa Bay Rays. Harrington, who will get the start versus the Rays,