A Dominant Start from the Mound
Jared Jones anchored the Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching effort with a six-inning scoreless performance on Friday, September 4, 2026, at PNC Park. The right-hander retired nine batters on strikes while allowing just three hits and walking one runner. Jones earned the win, improving his record to 3-6, and set the tone for a low-scoring affair that saw only one run cross the plate all day.
The Deciding Moment
The Pittsburgh Pirates, batting in the bottom of the second inning, broke the scoreless tie with a timely double. Alex Mangum drove the ball to right field, allowing teammate Griffin to score from first base. That single run proved to be the difference in the entire contest.
The Los Angeles Angels, batting in the top of each inning, managed to collect four hits against Jones but failed to drive in any runs. Their offense remained silent for the remainder of the game, leaving them with a final score of zero.
Bullpen Secures the Lead
After Jones departed, the Pittsburgh bullpen maintained the one-run lead with efficient pitching. Wilber Dotel recorded two scoreless innings, striking out two batters and walking one. Mason Montgomery closed out the game with one scoreless inning, striking out one batter and allowing one hit.
