Pirates lose series to Rangers despite bases loaded opportunity.

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost the series to the Texas Rangers 3-2, as Johan Oviedo gave up three runs in the first inning. The Pirates had their chances late in the game, but Rangers closer Will Smith left the bases loaded in the eighth inning to preserve the win. Oviedo has allowed 14 of his 28 earned runs in the first inning this season, giving up at least one run in the opening frame in five of his 10 starts. The Pirates have lost seven straight series as they head for a six-game road trip that begins Friday in Seattle and finishes with three games at the San Francisco Giants.