Skenes Sets ERA Record in Pirates Shutout Series Win

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes delivered six shutout innings with nine strikeouts, leading the team to a 6-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks and clinching the series. Skenes now boasts a league-best 1.83 ERA and has set a modern MLB record with a 1.90 career ERA over his first 45 starts. The Pirates’ pitching staff allowed only one run across the three-game series, earning their 13th shutout of the season and marking the first time Arizona has been shut out in consecutive games this year. Offensively, Oneil Cruz contributed two hits and two RBIs, while Tommy Pham added two hits and an RBI. Skenes showcased a devastating 86-mph sweeper and notched his fourth game this year with nine or more strikeouts. The Pirates concluded their homestand with a 5-4 record, rebounding after a sweep by the White Sox and sweeping the Tigers earlier in the week.