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Skenes pitches two-hit ball through 5 in Pirates’ victory

CINCINNATI — Paul Skenes struck out nine and pitched two-hit ball through five innings, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Skenes (11-3) recorded his 16th game with seven or more strikeouts, surpassing Larry McWilliams (1983) for seventh-most by ...

Skenes strikes out nine as Pirates blank Reds

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes struck out nine in six dominant innings, Bryan De La Cruz hit a three-run double during a six-run fifth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0 on Thursday night. Skenes (8-2), the rookie who started last month's All-Star game, allowed just ...

Skenes to the rescue: Pirates snap 10-game skid

PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes struck out six and ended a four-start winless streak, and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a 10-game skid with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Skenes (7-2), who was 0-2 in his previous starts, allowed three hits and issued a career-high four walks ...

Pirates’ Skenes will start All-Star Game for NL

PHOENIX — Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes will start the All-Star Game for the National League on Tuesday night, becoming the fifth rookie pitcher given the honor. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo, who will lead the NL team, made the announcement Friday on the SiriusXM MLB Network Radio. “It’s ...

Skenes continues to shine as Pirates edge Brewers

MILWAUKEE — Paul Skenes struck out 11 in seven no-hit innings in another dominant performance, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Thursday. Skenes threw 99 pitches in his 11th major league start, 65 for strikes. The All-Star right-hander walked one while lowering ...