Pirates Secure Series Split with Nationals Behind Jared Jones' Dominant Performance
Rookie pitcher Jared Jones strikes out nine over seven innings, supported by home runs from Joey Bart and Andrew McCutchen
- Jared Jones allowed only two runs and four hits, striking out nine batters.
- Joey Bart hit a two-run home run, contributing to the Pirates' 7-3 victory.
- Andrew McCutchen and Michael A. Taylor also added solo home runs for Pittsburgh.
- Billy Cook impressed in his major league debut with a two-run double and a single.
- Patrick Corbin gave up seven runs over six innings for the Nationals.