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MLBFinal

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cleveland Guardians

07. 19. 13:40 · 프로그레시브 필드

Away Paul Skenes vs Home Joey Cantillo

Final resultPittsburgh Pirates 7 : 1 Cleveland GuardiansPick correct
Line score123456789RHE
Pittsburgh Pirates0100130027112
Cleveland Guardians001000000171

W Paul Skenes · L Joey Cantillo

  • Top 2Pittsburgh PiratesBilly Cook Single (1RBI) · 1:0
  • Bot 3Cleveland GuardiansSteven Kwan Single (1RBI) · 1:1
  • Top 6Pittsburgh PiratesJacob Gonzalez Double (1RBI) · 3:1
  • Top 6Pittsburgh PiratesBilly Cook Single (1RBI) · 4:1
  • Top 6Pittsburgh PiratesJake Mangum Single (1RBI) · 5:1
  • Top 9Pittsburgh PiratesEsmerlyn Valdez Home Run (2RBI) · 7:1
Box score

Pittsburgh Pirates

BatterABHRBIR
Jake Mangum LF5210
Jared Triolo 3B3201
Bryan Reynolds DH5000
Esmerlyn Valdez RF 1HR3121
Ryan O'Hearn 1B4000
Nick Gonzales 2B5202
Jacob Gonzalez SS4111
Henry Davis C4000
Billy Cook CF4322
PitcherIPSOBBER
Paul Skenes7.0821
Mason Montgomery1.0200
Isaac Mattson1.0100

Cleveland Guardians

BatterABHRBIR
Steven Kwan LF4210
Travis Bazzana 2B4000
Chase DeLauter DH3100
Brayan Rocchio SS4100
Kyle Manzardo 1B3000
Kahlil Watson RF3100
Gabriel Arias 3B2101
Patrick Bailey C3000
Petey Halpin CF3100
PitcherIPSOBBER
Joey Cantillo5.0734
Franco Aleman1.0311
Hunter Gaddis1.0110
Will Dion2.0402

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Predicted winnerPittsburgh Pirates
Projected scorePittsburgh Pirates 6 : 4 Cleveland Guardians

Key factors

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have a strong recent form, with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games and a 3-game winning streak, while the Cleveland Guardians' recent performance is less clear.
  • The Pirates boast a powerful offense, scoring 5.3 runs per game (among the league's best) and showcasing excellent hitting in their last 10 games with a .281 team batting average and .830 OPS.
  • While Guardians' starting pitcher Joey Cantillo has a solid season ERA of 3.56, Pirates' starter Paul Skenes has struggled significantly on the road with a high 4.94 ERA, which could be a disadvantage.
  • The Guardians' bullpen is a major strength with a 3.73 ERA (8th in MLB) and a reliable closer Cade Smith (2.93 ERA, 13 saves), contrasting with the Pirates' bullpen which has a 4.47 ERA (among the league's worst) and 14 blown saves.

Briefing

Today's game at Progressive Field between the Cleveland Guardians and the Pittsburgh Pirates is set to be a clash between the Pirates' potent offense and the Guardians' solid pitching. The Pirates boast one of the league's top offenses, averaging 5.3 runs per game, and are currently red-hot at the plate with a .281 team batting average and an .830 OPS over their last 10 games. Their recent strong performance, including a 7-3 record in their last 10 outings and a 3-game winning streak, indicates high team morale. Key hitters like Ryan O'Hearn (16 HR) and Brandon Lowe (21 HR, 65 RBI) are leading their charge.

On the mound for the Guardians, Joey Cantillo has been a stable force in the 2026 season with an 8-4 record and a 3.56 ERA. For the Pirates, Paul Skenes also holds a respectable season ERA of 3.57, but his road performance has been notably weaker, posting a 4.94 ERA in 8 away games. The Guardians' bullpen is a significant strength, ranking 8th in MLB with a 3.73 ERA, anchored by closer Cade Smith who has a 2.93 ERA and 13 saves. In contrast, the Pirates' bullpen has been a liability with a 4.47 ERA and 14 blown saves, potentially putting pressure on their starter. On the offensive side for the Guardians, Chase DeLauter has been a standout, hitting 13 for 40 with 4 home runs in his last 10 games. Progressive Field is considered a slightly pitcher-friendly ballpark (park factor: 97 for batters, 97 for pitchers), and today's weather in Cleveland is expected to be pleasant, around 21-24°C (70-75°F).

Overall, the Pirates' explosive offense and recent momentum are strong advantages. However, Skenes' struggles on the road, combined with the Guardians' robust bullpen and home-field advantage, cannot be overlooked. While the Pirates are more likely to secure a victory in a close contest, an early offensive attack by the Guardians against Skenes could shift the game's momentum. The key factors will be how effectively the Pirates' lineup scores against Cantillo and whether their bullpen can hold a lead in the later innings against the Guardians' lineup.

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