Paul Skenes is in a routine. The 23-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates ace worked 7 2/3 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up one unearned run on two hits with seven strikeouts and one walk. Skenes remained 4-6 in his sophomore season despite lowering his ERA to 1.

Paul Skenes arrived in the Major Leagues during the 2024 season for the Pittsburgh Pirates and put together one of the most dominant rookie seasons the league has ever seen for a starting pitcher.

Right-handed star pitcher Paul Skenes dominated once again for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who defeated the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park, 2-1. The Pirates clinch their first sweep of the season, as they also beat the Phillies 5-4 on walk-off on June 6 and 2-1 on June 7.