July 09, 2026 2:36 PM ET Two perfect game bids have been shut down by their own coaches in the span of four days. Both times, the teams’ defenses collapsed, putting the games in jeopardy. Jarred Jones, a young, promising pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, completed six perfect innings before manager Don Kelly pulled him from the game on July 8. Jones, who was recovering from an injury, had only thrown 77 pitches while striking out eight. After he was pulled, the Pirates gave up three earned runs and fell to the Atlanta Braves, 3-0. After the game, Don Kelly said it was a “tough decision.” (RELATED: ‘I’ve Realized That Time Has Come’: Tigers’ Justin Verlander Announces He Will Be Retiring Following 2026 Season)The Pirates have never thrown a perfect game in franchise history. Jared Jones j