Jared Jones pushes through to finish five innings against Red Sox

Jared Jones of the Pirates completed five innings during a game against the Red Sox at PNC Park. Despite being on a strict pitch count due to a prior elbow injury, Jones returned for the fifth inning after initially being expected to exit after four. He retired the side without allowing a run, ending the outing with a solid performance after struggling earlier in the month. Manager Don Kelly noted the decision to push Jones highlighted his competitive nature, while Jones acknowledged the significance of the outing for his confidence.

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