MLB Roundup: Skenes leads Pirates to win over Guardians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Paul Skenes allowed one run and struck out eight in seven innings and Pittsburgh defeated Cleveland. Skenes (9-8) went at least seven innings for the first time since May 12. The All-Star right-hander gave up seven hits. After allowing eight runs (seven earned) in four innings in a 10-6 loss at Philadelphia on July 1, Skenes is 3-0 with a 2.46 ERA. Billy Cook had a career-high three hits and drove in two runs, Esmerlyn Valdez continued his torrid July with a two-run homer in the ninth and Nick Gonzales had two doubles as the Pirates won…