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Johan Oviedo authors two-hit shutout as Pirates down Royals

Just days after teammate Mitch Keller tossed an eight-inning gem against Chicago, Johan Oviedo collected his first-career complete game shutout as the Pittsburgh Pirates routed the Kansas City Royals, 2-0.

GAME = COMPLETED pic.twitter.com/4cj0dbCRK7

— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) August 29, 2023

Oviedo tossed a career-high 112 pitches in the effort, striking out five and allowing just two walks and two hits. He never allowed a runner past first base as the only hits he gave up were singles to MJ Melendez and Bobby Witt Jr.