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Pirates Lose 8-7 to Nationals; Manager Calls for Improvement

4/17/2026

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Jake Magnum's final at-bat ended in a double play, contributing to the Pirates' 8-7 loss to the Nationals.
A distracting fan interaction was captured on broadcast, and manager Don Kelly said the team must improve.
The Pirates are tied for first in the AL Central at 11-8 and will host the Rays this weekend, with Bubba Chandler starting Friday.

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Story summary

Jake Magnum's final at-bat ended in a double play, contributing to the Pirates' 8-7 loss to the Nationals.
A distracting fan interaction was captured on broadcast, and manager Don Kelly said the team must improve.
The Pirates are tied for first in the AL Central at 11-8 and will host the Rays this weekend, with Bubba Chandler starting Friday.