The Pittsburgh Pirates wasted a good start from starting pitcher Paul Skenes, suffering a shutout to the Cleveland Guardians, 3-0. This defeat means the Pirates lose the series, as they fell 10-7 to the Guardians on April 18 in the series opener.

The Guardians beat Skenes and the Pirates, 3-0, in front of a sellout crowd at PNC Park. Ben Lively, who was pitched in Korea four years ago, threw 5 1/3 scoreless innings, while Steven Kwan, Kyle Manzardo and Jose Ramirez drove in the runs.

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,