Pirates pull starting pitcher after six innings
A perfect game unravels in the 7th as a former Pirate’s homer flips the script.
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The brief
The Pittsburgh Pirates removed starting pitcher Jared Jones after six perfect innings, ending his bid for history. Outlets including NBC Sports, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, MLB.com, and the New York Post are reporting on the turnaround, focusing on Jones’ early performance and Bart’s impactful swing.
Watch for post-game reactions from Jones and Bart, potential managerial explanations for the early pull, and whether this alters the Pirates’ rotation strategy moving forward. Coverage may also explore Bart’s career trajectory and his relationship with the Pirates organization.
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Quick answers
Why was Jared Jones pulled after six innings if he was perfect?
Coverage does not yet specify the Pirates’ reasoning, but early removals can occur for strategic bullpen management or to preserve a pitcher’s workload.
Is Joey Bart’s home run the first time he’s hit a game-winning HR against the Pirates?
Coverage does not confirm this, but his homer is noted as decisive in this game.
Could this affect Jared Jones’ chances of a perfect game?
Yes—since the perfect game was broken in the 7th inning, Jones’ bid is now over, though his six-inning performance remains historic.
Coverage (4)
- Jared Jones pulled after six perfect frames NBC Sports · 8h ago
- Jared Jones is pulled after six perfect innings, then Joey Bart's late homer beats the Pirates Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 8h ago
- Bart stings former club with decisive HR after Braves break up perfecto in 7th MLB.com · 8h ago
- Pirates pull starting pitcher after six innings New York Post · 8h ago
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