The Guardians had 14 hits, including two each by Steven Kwan, Lane Thomas, Jose Ramirez and Gabriel Arias. Johnkensy Noel and Arias hit consecutive two-run doubles in a four-run seventh that pushed the lead to 10-2.

The Pittsburgh Pirates enter Wednesday in a familiar position: last place in the National League Central, and in possession of the Senior Circuit's second-worst run differential. It's early yet, and it's only fair to disclose that the Pirates are without some key players,

The Cleveland Guardians will have a tall task April 19 as they face off against Pittsburgh Pirates ace pitcher Paul Skenes on his bobblehead day.