Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Jared Jones has etched his name into baseball history by becoming only the fourth pitcher since 1893 to strike out seven batters in each of his first five career games. Jones’s impressive feat has drawn comparisons to former Pirates pitcher José DeLeón, who accomplished the same milestone in 1983. With his exceptional control and devastating four-seamer, Jones has quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with on the mound. As the Pirates aim for a playoff berth, Jones’s dominance bodes well for their chances of success.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates’ hot start to the 2024 MLB season has cooled off, but rookie starting pitcher Jared Jones continues to impress. Jones has extended the Pirates’ franchise record for starts to begin a career with 7+ strikeouts to five, becoming only the fourth pitcher in MLB history to achieve the feat. Despite the team’s struggles, Jones has been a bright spot, leading the way for a pitching staff that was viewed as a weakness coming into the season.