The Pittsburgh Pirates did what they’ve been doing all season — failing to provide Paul Skenes any run support. As per usual, the generational talent pitched five scoreless innings on Tuesday night, yet left the ballpark without a win added to his record. In an ironic twist or a cruel joke to Skenes, the Pirates did win the game. Pittsburgh finally broke the game’s scoreless streak in the eighth and beat the Cardinals, 1-0, to take the series. That run came via a sacrifice fly from Henry Davis three innings after Skenes left the game. When on the mound, Skenes allowed only five hits and one walks while striking out five. Three relievers, including David Bernard in the ninth, kept the shutout going and aided in the victory. But this is nothing new for Skenes. Pittsburgh only scored more than two runs once out of his five starts in June. What happened on Tuesday now makes that once in his last six starts. Despite the lack of run support and his 4-7 losing record when he does get a decision, Skenes has stilRead More
Despite 1-0 win, the Pirates let Paul Skenes down once again
