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Jared Jones Easing Back into Pirates Rotation
- Jones returns to the Pirates' rotation and delivers five scoreless innings in Houston, helping win the series finale.
- It was Jones's first road start since rejoining the Pirates on May 29 after elbow surgery and rehab.
- Jones faced early command issues but settled, throwing 74 pitches over five innings.
- The rookie showed a strong mix, touching 100 mph with his four-seam fastball and using slider and changeup effectively.
- "Yes and no," Jones said about his outing, noting the first start back was tougher after more than 600 days.
- Jones endured a rough May 29 season debut against the Twins before bouncing back against the Astros.
- Jones credited the progression and bounce-back performance to pitching more consistently after rehab.
- Jones's pitch mix featured a four-seam fastball, slider, changeup, and curveball with varying velocity success.
- Jones expressed how his early two innings required urgency, then settled into a smoother rhythm.
- This start marks a step forward in Jones's return from elbow surgery and 2025 inactivity.
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