Paul Skenes continues to make history, becoming the first pitcher since earned runs became an official statistic to record a sub-2.00 ERA with at least 175 strikeouts over his first 25 Major League appearances.

Paul Skenes needed nearly three innings to warm up, then struck out six over seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 at George M.

Ace Paul Skenes gave Pittsburgh a much-needed boost with seven quality innings, Oneil Cruz homered, and the visiting Pirates salvaged a 4-2 win in their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon.