Overview

• The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 at PNC Park, securing their second consecutive win in the series.
• Kyle Manzardo's seventh-inning home run landed in the Allegheny River, marking the first such feat by a Cleveland player at the stadium.
• Ben Lively pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings, supported by four relievers who combined for a six-hit shutout.
• Paul Skenes, pitching on four days' rest for the first time, allowed two runs over seven innings but received no offensive backing from the Pirates.
• Fans voiced frustration with Pirates ownership during the game, chanting 'Sell the team' as the team's struggles continued despite a sellout crowd for Skenes' bobblehead giveaway.