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Skenes Shows Promise, But Pirates Need More | Pittsburgh Pirates News
- Published
- September 13, 2026
- Duration
- 1:26
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Sep 16, 2026
Discusses baseball.
Summary
Paul Skenes delivered a standout seven-inning performance against the Cubs, striking out four and allowing just two earned runs—proof he’s still elite despite a rougher 2026 season. His ERA sits at 3.78, up from Cy Young-caliber numbers in 2024 and 2025, but Saturday showed flashes of his former dominance. Unfortunately, the bullpen couldn’t hold the lead…
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Paul Skenes delivered a standout seven-inning performance against the Cubs, striking out four and allowing just two earned runs—proof he’s still elite despite a rougher 2026 season. His ERA sits at 3.78, up from Cy Young-caliber numbers in 2024 and 2025, but Saturday showed flashes of his former dominance. Unfortunately, the bullpen couldn’t hold the lead, and with the Pirates six and a half games out of playoff contention, Skenes needs to rediscover consistency if they’re to make a postseason r
Themes
- baseball