Guardians Defeat Pirates 10-7 as Luis Ortiz Returns

Luis Ortiz led the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-7 victory over his former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, in his first return to PNC Park since being traded. Ortiz struck out eight over five innings, giving up two runs and overcoming a rocky start that included a leadoff home run by Oneil Cruz. The Guardians' offense had its biggest output of the season, highlighted by Bo Naylor's three hits—including a home run and a two-run double—and a total of 14 hits, including six doubles. The Pirates rallied late but fell short as Emmanuel Clase closed out the game for Cleveland. Ortiz, who had shown improved form in recent starts, benefited from strong run support, while the Pirates' pitching struggled to contain Cleveland's hitters. The win marked a turnaround for the Guardians, who had lost their previous two games, while the Pirates were unable to build on their recent series success.