Pirates defeat Rays 4-2, Skenes earns first win

The Pittsburgh Pirates secured a crucial 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, thanks to a dominant performance from pitcher Paul Skenes, who allowed just one unearned run over seven innings while striking out six batters. Oneil Cruz contributed significantly, hitting a solo home run and driving in another run with a sacrifice fly. This win prevented a series sweep, as the Pirates had lost the first two games against the Rays. Adam Frazier and Endy Rodriguez also added to the scoreboard with key RBIs. Following this game, the Pirates will return to Pittsburgh for their home opener against the New York Yankees. Skenes' performance marked his first win of the season, improving his ERA to 1.46.