Skenes Shines as Pirates Capitalize on Blue Jays’ Errors for 5-2 Win
Paul Skenes struck out eight and allowed two runs over six innings as Pirates capitalized on three Blue Jays errors and a wild pitch to win 5-2.
- On Monday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of sloppy play by the Toronto Blue Jays to win 5, as errors and a wild pitch contributed to the victory.
- Toronto’s defense faltered with three errors, including one that led to a run, and Brendon Little threw a wild pitch in the eighth inning.
- Despite an early rally, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., first baseman, and Bo Bichette, shortstop, produced Toronto’s two third-inning runs with key hits, but Kyle Nicolas ended an eighth-inning threat with a double play.
- The benches cleared in the seventh when Tommy Pham jawed with catcher Tyler Heineman after a walk, and Evan Sisk earned his first victory with a scoreless seventh.
- Seeking his 220th career win, Blue Jays’ Max Scherzer will face Pittsburgh’s Mitch Keller, who has a 5-11 record and a 4.13 ERA.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 last night in the opening game of a three-game series at PNC Park. Paul Skenes had a no decision, but was strong after allowing three hits and two earned runs in the third inning. He went six innings, striking out eight. Evan Sisk earned his first victory with the Pirates after a perfect seventh inning with two strikeouts. Dennis Santana earned his eighth save of the season with a perfect…
It's the ninth time this season that Pittsburgh's pitcher gave two points or less.

Pirates capitalize on Blue Jays blunders to win first game of series
Henry Davis doubled to lead off the seventh and eventually scored the go-ahead run as the host Pittsburgh Pirates took advantage of three errors to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 on Monday night.
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