Pirates pull starting pitcher after six innings
A perfect game bid by Pirates starter Jared Jones ended abruptly after the team pulled him following six scoreless innings against the Braves.
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Pirates pull starting pitcher after six innings New York Post · 90d ago broke it first
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- Primary Driver: A perfect game bid by Pirates starter Jared Jones ended abruptly after the team pulled him following six scoreless innings against the Braves.
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Jared Jones was removed from the game after six perfect frames during the matchup against the Atlanta Braves. Following his exit, the Braves broke up the perfect game in the seventh inning. The game ultimately concluded with a loss for the Pirates after a home run by Joey Bart.
Coverage from Sportsnet.ca, NBC Sports, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette highlights the decision to remove the starting pitcher while he maintained a perfect game. MLB.com and Yahoo Sports focus on Joey Bart's performance, specifically noting his decisive home run against his former team.
Future developments will involve how the Pirates address the strategy behind pulling a pitcher during a perfect game. Coverage does not yet specify the reasoning behind the coaching staff's decision to end the outing after six innings.
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How many innings did Jared Jones pitch?
Jared Jones pitched six perfect innings.
Who hit the decisive home run for the Braves?
Joey Bart hit the decisive home run.
What was the outcome of the game?
The Pirates lost the game to the Braves.
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