Josh Naylor Knocks in 4, Exits as Guardians Top Pirates

Guardians Win 9-2

Naylor Injures Hamstring

Josh Naylor hit a grand slam in the second inning to cap off a Guardians offensive explosion and help secure a 9-2 victory over the Pirates on Tuesday night.

Naylor's blast gave the Guardians an early 4-0 lead, and they cruised to victory from there. The Pirates managed just two runs on five hits.

Naylor, who also had a single and a walk, left the game in the fifth inning with a left hamstring injury. The Guardians said after the game that Naylor is day-to-day.

• Naylor's homer was his eighth of the season.
• The 25-year-old is batting .292 with 32 RBIs.
• The Guardians have won four of their last five games.

The Guardians got another strong performance from their bullpen, which has been one of the best in baseball this season. Nick Sandlin, Sam Hentges, and Eli Morgan combined to allow just two hits over the final four innings.

The Pirates have lost four of their last five games and are now 12-22 on the season. They will face the Guardians again on Wednesday afternoon at PNC Park.

Conclusion

The Guardians' offense came alive on Tuesday night, and Naylor was a big part of it. The Guardians will need to continue to get production from their offense if they want to continue their winning ways.