Pirates hold off Rays' rally attempt

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Starting pitcher Jared Jones recovered after a shaky first inning to deliver a quality outing and help the Pittsburgh Pirates even their series with a 4-3 win against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.

Jones (5-6), who gave up one walk and hit two batters in the first, went seven innings, allowing two runs on three hits, striking out eight and walking three. Aroldis