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Pirates' Jared Jones Pitches Six Perfect Innings Before Loss to Giants

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones retired the first 18 batters he faced in a game against the San Francisco Giants, achieving six perfect innings. However, the perfect game and the win were lost when Joey Bart hit a late home run off the Pirates' bullpen. The Pirates ultimately lost the game.

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Pirates' Jared Jones Pitches Six Perfect Innings Before Loss to Giants

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What Happened

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones was removed from the game after completing six perfect innings against the San Francisco Giants. Jones had retired all 18 batters he faced, not allowing any baserunners. The game was tied 0-0 at the time of his departure.

Despite Jones's dominant performance, the Pirates' bullpen could not maintain the shutout. Joey Bart hit a home run that ultimately decided the game, leading the Giants to a victory over the Pirates. The specific date and location of the game were not provided in the articles.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Jared Jones of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitched six perfect innings.

  2. 2

    Jones retired the first 18 batters he faced.

  3. 3

    The game was tied 0-0 when Jones was removed.

  4. 4

    Joey Bart hit a home run that led the San Francisco Giants to victory.

  5. 5

    The Pirates lost the game to the Giants.

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yahoo-sportsYahoo Sports
This article highlights Jared Jones's perfect pitching through six innings and notes that a former teammate, Joey Bart, was responsible for sinking his former team with a late home run.
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yahoo-sportsYahoo Sports
This article frames the news as a matchup between the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates, identifying the starting pitchers as Grant Holmes and Jared Jones.
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pittsburgh-post-gazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
This article focuses on Jared Jones being pulled after six perfect innings and Joey Bart's late home run that resulted in the Pirates losing the game.
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Full Coverage

3 articles · chronological
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Grant Holmes vs. Jared Jones
Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jared Jones is pulled after six perfect innings, then Joey Bart's late homer beats the Pirates
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Pirates’ Jared Jones perfect through 6, but Bart sinks former team

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3 articles · chronological

Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Grant Holmes vs. Jared Jones
Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jared Jones is pulled after six perfect innings, then Joey Bart's late homer beats the Pirates
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Pirates’ Jared Jones perfect through 6, but Bart sinks former team

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