Pirates pull starting pitcher after six innings
Public scrutiny intensifies after the Pittsburgh Pirates removed starting pitcher Jared Jones following six perfect innings.
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The reporting (7)
- Joey Bart Showing He Belongs with Hometown Braves Yahoo Sports · 47d ago
- Bucs Beat Q&A: Pirates righty Jared Jones talks perfection, pitch counts, Paul Skenes TribLIVE.com · 47d ago
- Cup of Joe (Starkey): Don’t let Jared Jones outrage distract from what’s still killing the Pirates’ season TribLIVE.com · 47d ago
- Jared Jones pulled after six perfect frames NBC Sports · 47d ago
- Jared Jones is pulled after six perfect innings, then Joey Bart's late homer beats the Pirates Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 47d ago
- Bart stings former club with decisive HR after Braves break up perfecto in 7th MLB.com · 47d ago
- Pirates pull starting pitcher after six innings New York Post · 47d ago
Where it stands
Jared Jones was removed from the game after completing six innings without allowing a baserunner. Following his departure, the perfect game bid ended, and the Pittsburgh Pirates were ultimately defeated by the Atlanta Braves.
Coverage from NBC Sports, MLB.com, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and the New York Post highlights the decision to pull Jones during a perfect outing. Additional reporting from TribLIVE.com and Yahoo Sports focuses on the team's ongoing performance concerns and Joey Bart’s decisive home run against his former team.
Observers are looking at future roster management decisions regarding pitch counts and game strategy. Coverage does not yet specify how the team will adjust player usage in upcoming contests.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 44d ago.
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What happened to Jared Jones's perfect game?
Jones was removed from the game after pitching six perfect innings; the perfect game was broken up in the seventh inning.
Who scored the winning run for the Braves?
Joey Bart hit a decisive home run against the Pirates.
Why was the pitching change a point of discussion?
Outlets including NBC Sports and the New York Post highlighted the removal of a pitcher currently throwing a perfect game.
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