What was the score when the rain delay happened?

The Pirates were leading the Rays 4-0 when the rain delay went into effect.

How did Paul Skenes perform before the rain delay on his bobblehead day?

Paul Skenes pitched four scoreless innings, striking out five batters and issuing no walks.

What happened after the rain delay on Paul Skenes's bobblehead day?

After the rain delay, Paul Skenes was removed from the game.

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Skenes Shines on Bobblehead Day Amidst Rain Delay

19 Apr

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Summary

Paul Skenes pitched four scoreless innings on his bobblehead day.
The Pirates held a 4-0 lead before a rain delay stopped play.
Skenes struck out five batters and issued no walks.

Skenes Shines on Bobblehead Day Amidst Rain Delay

PNC Park buzzed with excitement on Saturday afternoon as fans queued to enter for Paul Skenes's bobblehead day. Coincidentally falling on his fifth start of the season, the occasion added extra significance to the game. Skenes, the 23-year-old pitcher, delivered an impressive performance, completing four scoreless frames.

The Pirates held a commanding 4-0 lead against the Rays when a rain delay commenced with two outs in the fourth inning. Skenes had struck out five batters and avoided any walks, utilizing 64 pitches. Despite a shaky second inning where he needed 28 pitches, he settled down, requiring only 25 pitches for the third and fourth innings combined. Offensively, Bryan Reynolds's walk and Ryan O'Hearn's two-run homer in the first inning, followed by Marcell Ozuna's two-run blast in the third, provided ample support for Skenes.

Following the extended rain delay of nearly two and a half hours, Skenes was ultimately removed from the game.

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