Home / Sports / Skenes Faces Brewers Again After Cy Young Season
Skenes Faces Brewers Again After Cy Young Season
24 Apr
Summary
- Skenes aims to overcome past struggles against the Brewers.
- Keller and Mlodzinski show strong performances for the Pirates.
- Pirates' pitching staff is crucial for their NL Central race.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, is set to face the Milwaukee Brewers on April 24, 2026. This matchup comes after Skenes experienced significant struggles against the Brewers in two starts during the 2025 season, where he allowed a combined eight earned runs.
Despite these past difficulties, Skenes has demonstrated Cy Young form throughout April 2026. He boasts a 1.27 ERA over 21.1 innings pitched in four starts, with 22 strikeouts against only five walks. His recent outing on April 18, 2026, against the Tampa Bay Rays was cut short due to rain after four scoreless innings.
The Pirates' rotation depth is further bolstered by strong performances from Mitch Keller and Carmen Mlodzinski. Keller recently delivered a season-high seven innings of two-run ball, providing much-needed length for the bullpen. Mlodzinski, despite a recent rough outing against the Texas Rangers, has otherwise been effective, showcasing his potential as a starter.
As the Pirates contend in a tight NL Central race, the continued success of their starting pitchers, particularly Skenes, Keller, and Mlodzinski, will be vital for their postseason aspirations.
