Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cleveland Guardians | July 17, 2026

Postponed July 17, 2026 • Progressive Field, Cleveland

Pittsburgh Pirates

65-70

Cleveland Guardians

68-66

MLB PREVIEW • July 17, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates (65-70) travels to play Cleveland Guardians (68-66) at Progressive Field, Cleveland.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Visiting Side

Record 65-70

Cleveland Guardians

Home Side

Record 68-66

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

35%

Pittsburgh Pirates

65%

Cleveland Guardians

Projected Score PIT 4.2 - CLE 4.7

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

Cleveland Guardians has a stronger home record.
Pittsburgh Pirates boasts a more productive batting lineup.
Cleveland Guardians has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.

Pittsburgh Pirates

STAT

Cleveland Guardians

48.1% Win % 50.7%

65-70 Overall Record 68-66

34-32 Home Record 31-34

31-38 Away Record 37-32

4.87 Runs / G 4.05

.252 Team BA .237

.733 Team OPS .686

4.22 Team ERA 3.73

1.32 WHIP 1.26

4649 AB (At Bats) 4469

657 R (Runs) 543

1172 H (Hits) 1057

204 2B (Doubles) 202

14 3B (Triples) 13

158 HR (Home Runs) 124

627 RBI (Runs Batted In) 520

1878 TB (Total Bases) 1657

479 BB (Walks) 489

1278 SO (Strikeouts) 1086

111 SB (Stolen Bases) 129

.252 AVG .237

.329 OBP .315

.404 SLG .371

.733 OPS .686

632.3 RC (Runs Created) 552.2

.091 BB/PA .097

0.37 BB/K 0.45

3.91 P/PA 3.95

376 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 339

5241 PA (Plate Appearances) 5064

29.4 AB/HR 36.0

4.22 ERA 3.73

1.32 WHIP 1.26

1205.1 IP (Innings) 1188.2

1087 H (Hits Allowed) 1052

565 ER (Earned Runs) 493

134 HR (HR Allowed) 152

499 BB (Walks Allowed) 443

1249 K (Strikeouts) 1250

9.3 K/9 (K Per 9) 9.5

65 W (Wins) 68

70 L (Losses) 66

27 SV (Saves) 40

0.982 FP (Fielding %) 0.985

84 E (Errors) 69

204 DP (Double Plays) 202

4761 TC (Total Chances) 4678

3616 PO (Putouts) 3566

1061 A (Assists) 1043

34.9 RF (Range Factor) 34.9

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Cleveland Guardians plays on familiar turf at Progressive Field, Cleveland.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why Pittsburgh Pirates Could Win

Pittsburgh Pirates brings a Team ERA of 4.22 and Batting Average of .252 into the matchup.

Why Cleveland Guardians Could Win

Cleveland Guardians counters with a Team ERA of 3.73 and Batting Average of .237.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Cleveland Guardians's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

Progressive Field, Cleveland

Dome/Indoor

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: CLE -126 | O/U: 7.5

Pitching & Leaders

Away Starter

Jared Jones

Home Starter

Gavin Williams

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Pittsburgh Pirates (50.0%) Cleveland Guardians (50.0%)

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