Watson’s impressive streak comes to an end

MIAMI — Tony Watson had been automatic for more than a month, coming out on the other side of an uneven start to the season as the sure thing he’s been for the Pirates over the last four years.

But no pitcher can be perfect over the course of a 162-game season, as the eighth inning Wednesday night reminded once again. Watson gave up a two-out double to Marlins shortstop Adeiny Hechavarria, surrendering the go-ahead run in Pittsburgh’s 3-2 loss to Miami at Marlins Park.

“Watty wasn’t as sharp as we’ve seen him here lately,” manager Clint Hurdle said. “[Hechavarria] was able to string out the at-bat, fouled off some pitches and barreled one up that was up and out over the plate.”

Since giving up one run on two hits over 1 2/3 innings in Colorado on April 27, Watson had been nearly untouchable. The Pirates’ ace setup man faced 40 batters over 11 appearances between that outing and the start of the eighth inning Wednesday night, and only seven of them reached base.

Watson hadn’t given up a hit …

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