In Cleveland, the Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 3-0 victory against the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians on Saturday night. The game saw Rowdy Tellez deliver a crucial two-run single in the eighth inning to propel the Pirates to success.
Pitcher Luis Ortiz, with a record of 6-4, impressed by pitching six innings of one-hit ball, marking his first win since July 20. Ortiz, a right-hander, managed five strikeouts and three walks, contributing significantly to Pittsburgh’s victory and ending a four-game losing streak for the team.
Jalen Beeks, Dennis Santana, and Aroldis Chapman joined forces with Ortiz, allowing just two hits throughout the game. Chapman, in particular, recorded his fifth save of the season and equaled Roberto Hernandez for 19th place on the career list with 326 saves.
Despite being the team with the best home record in the AL at 42-25, the Cleveland Guardians saw their division lead over Kansas City reduced to two games following this defeat. The Guardians’ offense struggled as they were shut out for the 14th time this season, a statistic that equals the most shutouts in the majors for the year.
