Gameday 149: Pirates look to avoid sweep against the Royals with Jared Jones on the mound

Jared Jones vs Brady Singer

Sep 15, 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates will send Jared Jones to the mound looking to avoid a sweep against the Kansas City Royals.

They’ve been outscored 13-4 in the first two games and now have a 70-78 record. Mitch Keller allowed four runs (three earned) while striking out six batters across six innings, picking up his 10th loss of the season.

Jared Triolo reached base four times with two hits and two walks. Bryan Reynolds had another multi-hit day, and Andrew McCutchen hit his 17th double.

The Royals will send Brady Singer to the mound, looking for his 10th win of the season.

Pirates Lineup

SS - Isiah Kiner-Falefa

LF - Bryan Reynolds

CF - Oneil Cruz

DH - Andrew McCutchen

C - Joey Bart

1B - Rowdy Tellez

2B - Nick Gonzales

3B - Jared Triolo

RF - Billy Cook

Royals Lineup

LF - Tommy Pham

SS - Bobby Witt Jr.

C - Salvador Perez

DH - Michael Massey

3B - Paul De Jong

RF - Adam Frazier

1B - Yuli Gurriel

2B - Maikel Garcia

CF - Garrett Hampson

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Jared Jones (6-7, 3.82 ERA, 108.1 IP, 31 BB, 115 K)

KC - Brady Singer (9-10, 3.42 ERA, 163.1 IP, 46 BB, 153 K)

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