Kyle Manzardo has been performing well since rejoining the Cleveland Guardians, going 5-for-10 with two home runs in his recent games, signaling a potential increase in his playing time at designated hitter. Meanwhile, Luis Ortiz (6-4) delivered a stellar performance for the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitching six scoreless innings and allowing only one hit in a 3-0 victory over the Guardians. Ortiz's strong outing helped the Pirates snap a four-game losing streak and earned him his first win since July 20. The Guardians, despite maintaining the best home record in the AL at 42-25, saw their division lead over Kansas City reduced to two games after being shut out for the 14th time this season. Rowdy Tellez contributed to the Pirates' win with a two-run single in the eighth inning. The combined efforts of Jalen Beeks, Dennis Santana, and Aroldis Chapman, who earned his fifth save, secured the shutout.