Gameday 132: Jared Jones returns as Pirates attempt to rebound from blowout loss

Jared Jones vs Justin Steele

The Pittsburgh Pirates couldn’t build any momentum from taking three of four over the weekend and were blown out at home against the Cubs on Monday.

With a high pitch count, Mitch Keller only pitched four innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks.

It got worse from there.

Domingo German allowed eight earned runs, Brady Feigl allowed six, and then Rowdy Tellez pitched in the ninth inning for the second time in three games.

In total, 18 runs on 21 hits and seven walks were allowed by the Pirates pitching staff.

Bryan Reynolds and Connor Joe hit home runs for the Pirates, who scored eight runs on 13 hits—with most of it coming with the game well out of hand.

Jared Jones will make his return to the mound on Tuesday. He hasn’t pitched in the majors since July 3.

The Cubs will send out Justin Steele as they look to lock up the series. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm ET.

Pirates Lineup

SS - Isiah Kiner-Falefa

LF - Bryan Reynolds

2B - Nick Gonzales

DH - Oneil Cruz

1B - Connor Joe

RF - Bryan De La Cruz

3B - Jared Triolo

CF - Michael A. Taylor

C - Henry Davis

Cubs Lineup

LF - Ian Happ

RF - Mike Tauchman

DH - Seiya Suzuki

1B - Cody Bellinger

3B - Isaac Paredes

2B - Nico Horner

SS - Dansby Swanson

CF - Pete Crow-Armstrong

C - Miguel Amaya

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Jared Jones (5-6, 3.56 ERA, 91 IP, 27 BB, 98 K)

CHC - Justin Steele (4-5, 3.07 ERA, 123 IP, 32 BB, 125 K)

Yesterday’s Feature

10 Observations: David Matoma in Bridge League, Anthony Solometo bounce back? Will Taylor struggling with ABS

Today’s Feature

Moving Oneil Cruz off short is fine, the timing however...

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