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Skenes Dominates: Pirates Edge D-backs 1-0
7 May
Summary
- Paul Skenes pitched eight scoreless innings, allowing only two hits.
- A first-inning homer by Brandon Lowe was the game's only score.
- Pirates missed multiple scoring opportunities despite Skenes' dominance.
Paul Skenes delivered a dominant pitching performance, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night. Skenes threw eight scoreless innings, allowing only two baserunners via singles in the fifth inning. His outing was highly efficient, requiring only 80 pitches through seven innings.
The Pirates' offense, however, proved inconsistent. They capitalized early with Brandon Lowe's first-inning home run, which proved to be the game's only scoring play. Despite Skenes' pitching prowess, the team missed several opportunities to add to their lead throughout the game. Notably, Spencer Horwitz reached third base in the second inning but was erased by a double play, and Konnor Griffin was stranded at third in the seventh.
Gregory Soto was brought in for the save in the ninth inning. While he allowed a walk, he successfully closed out the game, securing the Pirates' victory. The Pirates will aim to carry this momentum into Thursday's series finale, with Mitch Keller scheduled to pitch against Zac Gallen.
