The Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the Cleveland Guardians 7-1 in Game 1 of a doubleheader. Esmerlyn Valdez and Jacob Gonzalez both hit two-run home runs, providing the key offense as Pittsburgh pulls ahead early. Jared Jones pitches for the Pirates and strikes out nine batters over five innings, limiting Cleveland’s ability to generate sustained offense. Nick Gonzales adds a solo home run in the sixth inning, extending Pittsburgh’s lead further. The win extends the Pirates’ winning streak to four games. Across the sources, the scoring and main game events are consistent: Pittsburgh’s multi-homer output, Cleveland being held to one run, and Jones’s nine strikeouts in his stint on the mound. The result sets the tone for the remainder of the doubleheader, with Pittsburgh carrying momentum into the next matchup.