Pirates Use Massive Sixth to Clobber Nationals 16-5
Brandon Lowe drove in five runs and Paul Skenes allowed one hit in six innings as Pittsburgh opened a four-game series with a rout.
- On Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Nationals 16-5 at PNC Park, beginning a four-game series between the teams.
- Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes allowed one hit over six innings, striking out six while earning his third win of the season.
- Brandon Lowe homered for the third time in two games, driving in five runs, while Oneil Cruz extended his hitting streak to a career-high 12 games.
- Pittsburgh improved to 9-6, maintaining their position as the first-place team in the National League Central, while the Nationals remain fourth in the NL East.
- Tuesday's game will feature Pittsburgh pitcher Mitch Keller facing Washington's Miles Mikolas, with Keller entering the matchup with a 1-0 record and a 1.00 ERA.
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Skenes and Lowe lead Pirates to 16-5 rout against Nationals
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes allowed one hit in six strong innings and Brandon Lowe homered for the third time in two games, driving in five runs as the Pittsburgh Pirates steamrolled the Washington Nationals 16-5 to begin a four-game series Monday night. Skenes (3-1) struck out six and walked one, throwing a career-high 32 changeups among his 88 pitches while improving to 7-1 in his last 11 home starts. The only run he gave up came on a first-innin…
Pittsburgh Pirates Star Paul Skenes Made History In Nationals Game
On Monday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates played the Washington Nationals (at home).Paul Skenes got the start, going six innings with six strikeouts (and only one earned run).The Pirates won by a score of 16-5.Pittsburgh Pirates Star Paul Skenes Made History GettyPaul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates after pitching in the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 25, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. In addition to…
Paul Skenes and Brandon Lowe lead Pirates to 16-5 rout against Nationals
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes allowed one hit in six strong innings and Brandon Lowe homered for the third time in two games, driving in five runs as the Pittsburgh
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