Jared Jones of Pirates ends streak of 30 straight retired batters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Jared Jones of the Pittsburgh Pirates retired 30 consecutive batters before the streak ended during a game against the Cleveland Guardians on July 18, 2026. This remarkable feat positions Jones as the third Pirates pitcher to achieve such a milestone. The Pirates secured a 7-1 victory over the Guardians in this contest, which showcased Jones' impressive pitching. The performance highlights Jones' potential as a significant contributor to the team's rotation moving forward.
- •Jared Jones retired 30 straight batters before the streak ended.
- •He is the third Pirates pitcher to reach this mark.
- •The Pirates defeated the Guardians 7-1 on July 18, 2026.
- •Jones' performance enhances his reputation in the MLB.
- 3:16 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates’ rising ace does something no Pittsburgh pitcher has done since 1981
- 12:16 AMESPN MLB — Pirates P Jones' run ends at 30 straight retired
"After a slow return from injury, Pirates right-hander Jared Jones has caught fire. His historic streak of retiring 30 consecutive batters has put him in rare franchise company and could signal the arrival of Pittsburgh’s next true ace.
"Pirates right-hander Jared Jones became the third Pirates pitcher to retire at least 30 straight batters, a streak that ended Saturday in a 7-1 win over the Guardians.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:16 AMPirates’ rising ace does something no Pittsburgh pitcher has done since 1981
After a slow return from injury, Pirates right-hander Jared Jones has caught fire. His historic streak of retiring 30 consecutive batters has put him in rare franchise company and could signal the arrival of Pittsburgh’s next true ace.
- ESPN MLBJul 19, 2026, 12:16 AMPirates P Jones' run ends at 30 straight retired
Pirates right-hander Jared Jones became the third Pirates pitcher to retire at least 30 straight batters, a streak that ended Saturday in a 7-1 win over the Guardians.
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