Pittsburgh Pirates’ Jared Jones Continues Hot Start, Snaps Losing Streak

The Pittsburgh Pirates got off to a very hot start in the 2024 MLB Season. They were 9-2 out of the gate, as they were clicking on all cylinders. Unfortunately for them, things unraveled as quickly as they clicked.

The Pirates followed that start up with a 2-9 stretch, evening their record up at 11-11. Riding a six-game losing streak after getting swept by the New York Mets and Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh started a series with the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park.

These are huge games for the Pirates, as the Brewers sit atop the NL Central with a 14-6 record entering the series. That record now sits at 14-7, as Milwaukee was introduced to Jared Jones for the first time.

Jones, Pittsburgh’s rookie phenom starting pitcher, has been on fire this season. While the team went 1-3 in his first four starts, it wasn’t for a lack of performance on his end. Jones has been electric, striking opponents out at a high rate while limiting the damage done against him.

On Monday night against Milwaukee, he continued that hot streak. Jones pitched six innings, giving up only four hits and one earned run, which came on a homer by Rhys Hoskins. He only walked two batters while striking out seven Brewers. His punchout of Brice Turang has since gone viral.