What Happened
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones was removed from a game in which he had pitched six perfect innings. Jones had retired all 18 batters he faced before being taken out of the game. The Pirates ultimately lost the game 3-0.
Jones had thrown 77 pitches before his removal. The decision to pull him during his perfect game bid was noted as a bittersweet moment for the pitcher and the team.
Key Facts
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Jared Jones pitched six perfect innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Jones retired 18 consecutive batters.
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Jones was removed from the game after 77 pitches.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates lost the game 3-0.
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The event was described as a bittersweet moment.
