Pirates stop losing skid at four, blank Guardians 3-0

Ardolis Chapman Henry Davis Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Ardolis Chapman, left, is greeted by Henry Davis, right, at the end of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long) (Phil Long/AP)

By WPXI.com News Staff

CLEVELAND — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

The Pirates snapped a four-game losing streak on Saturday, against the Cleveland Guardians.

Left-hander Luis Ortiz worked six shutout innings for his second consecutive start, striking out five batters and allowing just one hit.

Second baseman Nick Gonzales managed three hits and scored two runs, sparking both of Pittsburgh’s scoring rallies.

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