Pirates face Guardians as Jones and Williams start on the mound
TheSportsDB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 8:10 PMTheSportsDB — Cleveland Guardians vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Jared Jones vs. Gavin Williams
"The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.
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- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 10:10 PMPittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Jared Jones vs. Gavin Williams
The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.
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