Pirates pull starting pitcher after six innings — with perfect game bid intact
MLB Pirates pull starting pitcher after six innings — with perfect game bid intact By Christian Arnold Published July 8, 2026, 10:56 p.m. Add The New York Post on Google Pirates manager Don Kelly said no-no to Jared Jones’ no-no bid, pulling the starting pitcher out of Pittsburgh’s 3-0 loss to the Braves after he threw six perfect innings. The Pirates played it safe with Jones, who is just getting back after recovering from an internal brace elbow surgery, pulling him despite the fact that he struck out eight of the first 18 batters he faced and didn’t allow a single base runner.
- ▪MLB Pirates pull starting pitcher after six innings — with perfect game bid intact By Christian Arnold Published July 8, 2026, 10:56 p.m.
- ▪Add The New York Post on Google Pirates manager Don Kelly said no-no to Jared Jones’ no-no bid, pulling the starting pitcher out of Pittsburgh’s 3-0 loss to the Braves after he threw six perfect innings.
- ▪The Pirates played it safe with Jones, who is just getting back after recovering from an internal brace elbow surgery, pulling him despite the fact that he struck out eight of the first 18 batters he faced and didn’t allow a single base run
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