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Paul Skenes Throws 8 Scoreless Innings, Leads Pirates to 1-0 Win over Diamondbacks

Paul Skenes starts for Pittsburgh as the Pirates try to even the series behind a 19-17 record and a 3.18 ERA.

  • On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix for Game 2 of their series, with pitcher Paul Skenes starting for Pittsburgh against Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Soroka.
  • Arizona enters the matchup with a 1-0 series lead and a 17-17 record, while Pittsburgh holds a 19-17 overall record, including an 8-8 performance in road games.
  • Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas has recorded eight hits in 33 at-bats over the past 10 games, while Pirates infielder Oneil Cruz has posted nine hits in 46 at-bats.
  • The Pirates maintain a 16-5 record in games when they record more hits than their opponents, while the Diamondbacks hold an 11-6 record in such contests.
  • Injuries continue to impact both rosters, as Diamondbacks outfielder Carlos Santana serves a 10-Day Injured List stint while Pirates player Jared Jones remains on the 60-Day Injured List.
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Paul Skenes throws 8 innings of 2-hit ball, leads Pirates to a 1-0 win over the D-backs

PHOENIX (AP) — Paul Skenes threw eight brilliant innings in one of the best outings of the young star's career, Brandon Lowe hit a solo homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates

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PHNX broke the news on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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