Paul Skenes Hurls Gem Thursday, Strikes Out 11
5 months agoPittsburgh Pirates rookie starter Paul Skenes threw seven hitless and shutout innings, earning a win Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers while striking out 11 hitters. Skenes was removed at 99 pitches, giving way to Colin Holderman to pitch the eighth. Jake Bauers broke up the no-hit bid with a single in the eighth inning. Skenes runs his record to 6-0 with a 1.90 ERA, a .92 WHIP, and 89 strikeouts in 66 innings. By any measure, he has been dominant since coming to the major leagues in mid-May. The rookie star may pitch next in the upcoming All-Star game next Tuesday.
Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on mlb.com
Source: Pittsburgh Pirates on mlb.com