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Skenes vs. Waldrep: Pitching Showdown Tonight!
8 Jul
Summary
- Paul Skenes is set to pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Atlanta Braves.
- Hurston Waldrep will start for the Atlanta Braves in this matchup.
- The game is scheduled for Tuesday night at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
The Atlanta Braves are set to visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for a series opener on Tuesday night at PNC Park. The marquee matchup on the mound features the Pirates' Paul Skenes, who brings a 6-8 record and 3.62 ERA with 119 strikeouts into the game. Skenes was recently named to his third consecutive National League All-Star team.
Atlanta will counter with Hurston Waldrep, who enters the game with a 0-0 record and a 3.68 ERA. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. The Braves currently lead the season series with a 52-37 record, while the Pirates stand at 46-45. This game presents an opportunity for Pittsburgh to set a strong tone for the series, especially if Skenes delivers a sharp performance early on.
