Paul Skenes continues to be on point. The 23-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates ace worked 7⅔ innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up one unearned run on two hits with seven strikeouts and one walk. He was pulled with the game tied 1-all.
Skenes remained 4-6 in his sophomore season despite lowering his ERA to 1.88, second best in the National League behind the New York Mets’ Kodai Senga (1.59).
This time, he didn’t mind the no-decision. Pittsburgh won 2-1, completing a three-game sweep and handing Philadelphia its fifth straight loss.
Tonight the Pirates begin a 3-game series at home against the Marlins. Mike Burrows will get the start on the mound for the Bucs.
Find the radio pregame at 6:15pm EDT on WESB Sports/B107.5FM.
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