Pirates pull starting pitcher after six innings
The Pittsburgh Pirates face scrutiny after removing starting pitcher Jared Jones following six perfect innings against the Atlanta Braves.
📍 Where it landed
The Pirates pulled their starting pitcher after six innings, specifically Jared Jones after six perfect frames. This decision ultimately led to the loss of the perfect game and the Pirates' defeat, as the Braves broke up the perfect game in the seventh and Joey Bart hit a decisive homer. The Pirates lost the game, with the outcome marked by a late homer by Bart.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (6)
- Pirates lose perfect game after pulling starter Jared Jones in seventh vs. Braves Sportsnet.ca · 45d ago
- Cup of Joe (Starkey): Don’t let Jared Jones outrage distract from what’s still killing the Pirates’ season TribLIVE.com · 45d ago
- Jared Jones pulled after six perfect frames NBC Sports · 45d ago
- Jared Jones is pulled after six perfect innings, then Joey Bart's late homer beats the Pirates Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 45d ago
- Bart stings former club with decisive HR after Braves break up perfecto in 7th MLB.com · 45d ago
- Pirates pull starting pitcher after six innings New York Post · 45d ago
Where it stands
The Pittsburgh Pirates pulled pitcher Jared Jones after he completed six perfect innings against the Atlanta Braves. Following his exit, the perfect game bid ended, and the Pirates subsequently lost the game after a late home run from Joey Bart.
Coverage from outlets including Sportsnet.ca, MLB.com, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette emphasizes the decision to remove Jones during a potential perfect game. TribLIVE.com and the New York Post also reported on the pitching change and the team's loss.
Coverage does not yet specify the reasoning behind the coaching decision to remove the starting pitcher. Future reports may clarify if there are ongoing factors impacting the Pirates' season performance beyond this specific game.
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Answered
Was Jared Jones still pitching a perfect game when he was removed?
Yes, coverage confirms he had completed six perfect innings before being pulled.
Who hit the decisive home run against the Pirates?
Joey Bart hit a late home run to beat the Pirates.
Why was the starting pitcher pulled?
The coverage does not specify the reason for the decision to pull Jared Jones after six innings.
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