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Skenes Steps Up for Pirates | Pittsburgh Pirates News
- Published
- September 12, 2026
- Duration
- 1:23
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Sep 13, 2026
Discusses baseball.
Summary
The Pirates’ playoff push hit a major bump after a crushing 12-2 loss to the Cubs, snapping their momentum and leaving them reeling at a critical juncture. Now, with the series tied 0-1, they’re turning to ace Paul Skenes — who’s been electric in August, posting a stellar 3.10 ERA and going five innings without allowing a run in his last start — to right …
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The Pirates’ playoff push hit a major bump after a crushing 12-2 loss to the Cubs, snapping their momentum and leaving them reeling at a critical juncture. Now, with the series tied 0-1, they’re turning to ace Paul Skenes — who’s been electric in August, posting a stellar 3.10 ERA and going five innings without allowing a run in his last start — to right the ship. Skenes has faced the Cubs before with mixed results, but with wild-card hopes on the line, he’s got to deliver a dominant performance
Themes
- baseball