On September 4, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Jared Jones pitched six strong innings, leading the Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Angels. Jake Mangum's RBI double in the second inning provided the game's only run. The Angels, struggling this season, lost for the tenth time in eleven games, while the Pirates have won five of their last six.
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