The Pittsburgh Pirates are again after the All-Star break with a collection in opposition to the AL Central’s Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. It’s the primary time the Pirates are in Cleveland since 2024, they usually might want to use this weekend as a launching pad to maintain them within the NL Wild Card race.
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Pirates will hand the ball off to Jared Jones, who’s 1-1 with a 4.37 ERA and eight begins to date this season. His final look got here again on July 8 in opposition to the Atlanta Braves at residence. It was his longest begin of the season, pitching six innings with no hits and no runs, however the offense didn’t assist him in a 3-0 loss. Hopefully the bats might be turned on for tonight’s recreation.
The Guardians are countering with Gavin Williams, who has arguably been their greatest starter to date this season. Williams notched 10 victories in the course of the first half of the season, together with one in his final begin on July 9 in opposition to the Minnesota Twins. He pitched seven innings, giving up three hits and two earned runs in a 5-2 victory at Target Field.
The Pirates discover themselves two video games again within the NL Wild Card standings, so each recreation from right here on out is essential.
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh
Pitching Matchup: Jared Jones (1-1, 4.37 ERA) vs. Gavin Williams (10-4, 3.81 ERA)
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