Pirates, Guardians meet with series tied 1-1

Cleveland enters on a four-game win streak

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 191 min read

FINAL: Pirates 3, Guardians 5 Via @Pirates on X

What happened: The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians meet with their series tied 1-1. Pittsburgh comes in on a three-game win streak, while Cleveland has won four straight.

Why it matters: Both clubs sit near .500 as the trade deadline approaches, a stretch that has already shaped roster moves for Guardians host Pirates as trade deadline looms. Pittsburgh is 45-42 and Cleveland is 47-41 on the season.

By the numbers: Pirates: 45-42, scoring 5.5 runs and allowing 5.0 per game, 3-2 in their last five. Guardians: 47-41, scoring 4.0 and allowing 4.0 per game, 4-1 in their last five. In their two most recent meetings, Cleveland won 5-3 and Pittsburgh won 7-1.

What to watch: Watch the lineups and bullpen usage as both teams weigh moves ahead of the deadline.

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