Jared Jones continues to be the bright spot and the hope during this 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates season. On Saturday, Jones pitched seven shutout innings, allowing one hit, no walks, and striking out ten.
For a short time, it looked like the Pirates might waste the start. Their offense was shut out across six innings against Rockies lefty Austin Gomber, who had a road ERA over 6.00 heading into the start. It was the second game in a row where the offense was shut down by a struggling Rockies pitcher.
Fortunately, the Pirates rallied in the ninth.