Jones overcomes early wildness, Cruz reaches river in Pirates’ win over Rays

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

Jared Jones delivered a strong bounce-back start and Oneil Cruz homered into the Allegheny River for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at PNC Park.

In his last start against the Rockies in Colorado, Jones was charged with a career-high six runs in just 4.2 innings pitched.

Jones (5-6) rebounded for the Pirates (37-39) on Saturday and held the Rays (37-40) to two runs on three hits and three walks with eight strikeouts across seven innings.

Click here to read more from PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts.

Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW

Consumer alert issued to Washington’s Landing seafood restaurant

USPS announces stamp that honors late ‘Jeopardy’ host Alex Trebek

VIDEO: Balloon release held in honor of man who drowned in Beaver County creek

DOWNLOAD the Channel 11 News app for breaking news alerts