Pirates burned by decision to pull Jared Jones early, fall late once again to Mets
by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette— NEW YORK — Despite getting another strong start from their rookie pitcher, the Pirates were on the wrong end of things once again, losing by...
KEYT—Pirates stay careful with prized rookie Jared Jones despite overpowering performance vs Mets. By MIKE FITZPATRICK AP Baseball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Although the Pittsburgh Pirates lost a close ballgame Tuesday night, they might have found their future ace. And like it or not, they’re going to handle him with kid gloves. Rookie right-hander Jared Jones fired five shutout innings in his fourth major league start, throwing
Amazin' Avenue—MLB Scores: Mets 9, Pirates 1—Mets sweep Pirates. On a cloudy spring day at Citi Field, the Mets defeated the Pirates for their first sweep of the season. Luis Severino was on the mound and continued his strong start to the season, having his best performance yet as a Met. Going six innings for the first time in his short Mets’ career, Severino allowed just one unearned run, while striking out four batters. The one run Severino surrendered came in the third inning, where Henry Davis reached base on catchers interference. After allowing a hit...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette—Jared Jones, Oneil Cruz deliver big to help Pirates snap losing skid. There was no early hook for Jared Jones this time around. Just one start after his controversial, predetermined exit last week at Citi Field, the 22-year-old