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Payton Tolle cited by pitcher Jared Jones for balk mistake

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 6:48 PM

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Payton Tolle cited by pitcher Jared Jones for balk mistake

Summary

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones attributed his recent balk to Boston Red Sox rookie Payton Tolle's influence. This occurred during a game against the Houston Astros on Thursday, following Tolle's own balk in the sixth inning of a win against the Baltimore Orioles. Both pitchers performed effectively despite the mishaps, with Tolle allowing no runs in six innings and Jones pitching five shutout frames. Tolle's postgame remarks seemingly affected Jones's mindset leading into his start.

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Status Watch

•Payton Tolle balked in the sixth inning against the Orioles.
•Jared Jones cited Tolle as a reason for his balk against the Astros.
•Tolle pitched six shutout innings in his recent outing.
•Jones allowed no runs in five innings before his balk.
•Both pitchers are considered rookie contenders in their respective leagues.

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6:48 PMYahoo Sports — National League Pitcher Cites Red Sox's Payton Tolle As Reason For Bizarre Mistake

What they're saying

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The 24-year-old right-hander said he watched Payton Tolle's recent interview and it 'got into (his) mind a little too much' and ended up 'being just like him.'
— Yahoo Sports

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