Pirates pull starting pitcher after six innings
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones was removed from the game following six perfect innings, sparking discussion after the team's subsequent loss.
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Jared Jones was pulled from the mound by the Pittsburgh Pirates after completing six perfect innings of play. The decision to remove the starting pitcher occurred before the seventh inning began.
Coverage from NBC Sports, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, MLB.com, and the New York Post highlights the transition from Jones's perfect performance to the eventual outcome of the game. Reports note that the Braves broke up the perfect game in the seventh inning, and Joey Bart later secured a win for the opposition with a home run.
Future developments depend on team management statements regarding the decision to pull Jones. Coverage does not yet specify the reasoning behind the managerial move.
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Quick answers
How many innings did Jared Jones pitch?
Jared Jones pitched six perfect innings before being pulled.
Who hit the winning home run?
Joey Bart hit the decisive home run for the Braves.
Did the Pirates win the game?
No, the Pirates were beaten following the home run by Joey Bart.
Coverage (4)
- Jared Jones pulled after six perfect frames NBC Sports · 9h ago
- Jared Jones is pulled after six perfect innings, then Joey Bart's late homer beats the Pirates Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 9h ago
- Bart stings former club with decisive HR after Braves break up perfecto in 7th MLB.com · 9h ago
- Pirates pull starting pitcher after six innings New York Post · 9h ago broke it first
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