Jared Jones turned in a dominant performance on the mound Thursday night as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Chicago White Sox 2-0 to complete a three-game series sweep.

Jones allowed just one hit over seven innings while striking out eight batters, per multiple reports. The Pirates' offense provided enough run support despite limited production, with Oneil Cruz driving in two runs on a home run, according to Sportsnet. ESPN reported that Cruz added a solo home run in addition to three hits overall.

The victory extends Pittsburgh's success: the Pirates have won their last five series, and one Reddit post noted the team is above .500 in September for the first time since 2018. The specific context around Jones returning to action—referenced in MLB.com's headline about coming "from the couch to a playoff push"—is not detailed in the available reporting.