In an intense matchup at Busch Stadium, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes showcased his burgeoning talent, delivering a dominant performance against the St. Louis Cardinals. Skenes struck out eight batters across 6 1/3 scoreless innings, leaving the mound to a standing ovation from the Cardinals’ fans, a testament to his impressive outing.The game remained a scoreless pitchers’ duel until the 9th inning, with Cardinals’ pitcher Miles Mikolas also displaying a strong performance, holding onto a no-hit bid until it was broken up in the 7th inning. The Pirates finally broke through in the final inning, scoring two runs to take the lead, and despite a solo home run by Nolan Gorman in the bottom of the 9th, the Cardinals fell short, with the game ending 2-1 in favor of the Pirates. Skenes’ stellar performance lowered his ERA to 2.43, and he did not walk a single batter, highlighting his control and effectiveness on the mound.Skenes, who has quickly become one of the most exciting young pitchers in the league, continues to impress with his high-velocity fastball and his signature ‘splinker’ pitch. His role in the Pirates’ victory, along with the team’s strategic late-game offense, has put the Pirates within striking distance in the NL Central and the Wild Card race.
Key points
- Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings against the St.
- The Pirates won the game 2-1, with Skenes playing a crucial role in the victory and demonstrating his potential as a top rookie in the league.
- Cardinals’ pitcher Miles Mikolas held a no-hit bid until the 7th inning in a tight pitchers’ duel that kept the game scoreless until the Pirates’ breakthrough in the 9th.
Louis Cardinals, earning a standing ovation from the home crowd.
