Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies and Paul Skenes
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PHILADELPHIA — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes had one of his best outings of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, but still look a loss. Skenes allowed just three hits,
A little over a month ago, on April 14, the Pirates put up 10 runs in a win against the Nationals. Paul Skenes had a quality start and picked up a win, and things were looking up for the Pirates’ ace right-hander.
Off? It’s tough to do when the game’s best pitchers pass on playing. But now they have a star on board. Will more follow?
After a great debut performance on the mound from rookie Mick Abel, the Phillies optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
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Yardbarker on MSNPaul Skenes' first career complete game ends in another unacceptable lossWith Sunday's loss, the Pirates are now an almost unbelievable 3-7 in the games Skenes has started this season, despite him pitching at a Cy Young level.
The Pirates’ 1-0 loss in Philadelphia (28-18) on Sunday was their third in a row and 13th in 16 tries this month. The Bucs (15-23) have already been shut out a major-league-leading eight times this season.