Pirates win two of three against Guardians to start second half
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 1:39 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates opened the second half of the season by winning two out of three games against the Cleveland Guardians following a weather-related postponement. The series started a day late due to unsafe air quality, but the Pirates improved their record to 52-48. This series win is significant as the team had struggled to perform well after the All-Star break in the past, in 2019 when they fell far behind. Pittsburgh aims to build on this momentum as the season continues.
- •Pittsburgh's record improves to 52-48 after the series.
- •The second half started with a doubleheader due to weather delays.
- •The Pirates historically struggled after the All-Star break.
- •The series win is seen as a positive start for the team.
- 1:39 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates series takeaways: Good start to 2nd half but bullpen continues to hold Bucs back
"Pittsburgh’s second half started a day later than expected after unsafe air quality pushed Friday’s game back to Saturday, giving the Pirates their second doubleheader in the last week. But the delay didn’t prove too costly as the Pirates took two of three games against the Guardians in Cleveland, pushing their record to 52-48.
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