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José Ramírez and the Guardians open a three-game series in Pittsburgh. Here are the starting lineups for Friday’s game between the Guardians and Pirates. Where: PNC Park, 6:40 p.m. ET. TV/radio: CLEGuardians.

Pittsburgh Pirates veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen was nearly hit in the head with a pitch during Wednesday night's game against the Washington Nationals, leading to the benches clearing during the game.

MLB issued a three-game suspension to Washington Nationals pitcher Jorge Lopez for intentionally throwing a pitch at outfielder Andrew McCutchen during a loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, the league announced Thursday.

Jorge Lopez was ejected from the game against the Pirates after a high pitch near Andrew McCutchen’s head led to the benches briefly clearing in the seventh inning.