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Paul Skenes Flirting With Perfection Shows Pirates Growth
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Paul Skenes Flirting With Perfection Shows Pirates Growth

Pittsburgh Pirates On SI·Dominic Campbell·about 1 month ago
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PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes didn't get the end result he wanted from his most recent start, but the Pittsburgh Pirates know they have their star pitcher back and also getting better than before in 2026. Skenes had a chance for a perfect game against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field, retiring the first 20 batters, before giving up a single to first baseman Jake Bauers with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning. He would get the final out of the inning and helped lead the Pirates to a 6-0 victory over their divisional rival on the road on April 24 for the best outing of his major league career. Skenes might not have achieved greatness on the mound in his mind, but the Pirates have the best pitcher in baseball in great form once again. How Skenes Dominated the Brewers It was a quick going for Skenes early on, as the Brewers hitters couldn't deal with level of pitching from the very start.…

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