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Jared Jones earns first win since injury in Pirates' victory

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Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Jared Jones earns first win since injury in Pirates' victory

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Jared Jones pitched five scoreless innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 5-1 win against the Houston Astros on June 5. It marked Jones' first MLB victory since September 9, 2024, after he missed all of 2025 due to a right elbow UCL sprain requiring surgery. Manager Don Kelly praised Jones' performance, which came after a challenging return outing on May 29. The Pirates improved to 34-29 and hold the top Wild Card spot in the NL. They will face the Atlanta Braves in a three-game series starting June 6.

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•Jones pitched five scoreless innings in his second start of the season.
•The Pirates won 5-1, improving their record to 34-29.
•Jones' previous start on May 29 was marked by five runs allowed.
•Manager Don Kelly noted Jones' effective adjustment after a difficult first outing.
•Pittsburgh begins a three-game series against the Braves on June 6.

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