Pirates @ Guardians · Jul 19, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Sun, Jul 19, 2026

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Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates 7

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1 Cleveland Guardians Guardians

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Paul Skenes

Home starter

Tanner Bibee

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Skenes reasserts himself as one of baseball's best in 7-inning gem

CLEVELAND -- Paul Skenes entered Sunday’s start as well rested as he’ll be in season. Skenes hadn’t pitched in a week and took full days off on Monday and Tuesday while participating in All-Star festivities. Recharged for the second half, Skenes twirled his best start of the summer. The 24-year-old

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Pauk Skenes dominates Guardians in Pirates' win00:03:00

Paul Skenes tosses seven stellar innings and Billy Cook records three hits in the Pirates' 7-1 win over the Guardians

Condensed Game: PIT@CLE - 7/19/2600:12:26

Condensed Game: Paul Skenes and the Pirates take on Steven Kwan and the Guardians on July 19, 2026

Paul Skenes' dominant start vs. Guardians00:01:23

Paul Skenes tallies eight strikeouts across seven stellar innings to earn his ninth win of the season

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Pirates @ Guardians · 7–1

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