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.

The Pirates are calling up right-handed pitcher Thomas Harrington \-\- Pittsburgh’s No. 3 prospect and the No. 78 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline -- to start tonight’s game against the Rays.

The Pirates are poised to promote right-hander Thomas Harrington to the majors for today’s start against the Rays in Tampa, according to a report from Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Harrington is not yet on the 40-man roster,