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Pirates face Guardians as Jones and Williams start on the mound

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Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Pirates face Guardians as Jones and Williams start on the mound

Summary

The Pittsburgh Pirates are taking on the Cleveland Guardians on July 17, 2026, at Progressive Field. Jared Jones is starting for the Pirates, holding a record of 1-1 with a 4.37 ERA. He last pitched on July 8, delivering six scoreless innings despite a 3-0 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The Guardians counter with Gavin Williams, who is 10-4 with a 3.81 ERA, coming off a 5-2 victory against the Minnesota Twins. This matchup is crucial for the Pirates as they are vying for a Wild Card spot in the National League, trailing by two games.

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By the Numbers

•Game held at Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH.
•Jones pitched six scoreless innings in his last start on July 8.
•Williams secured his 10th win on July 9 against the Twins.
•Pirates are two games back in the NL Wild Card race.

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