Strong outings from Skenes, Cruz propel Pirates to 4-2 win
- On April 2, 2025, the Pirates defeated the Rays 4-2 at Steinbrenner Field.
- Ace Paul Skenes started for Pittsburgh, seeking his first win of 2025.
- Skenes pitched seven innings, striking out six and allowing one unearned run.
- Oneil Cruz contributed a solo home run, traveling 391 feet, and a sacrifice fly.
- Dennis Santana secured his first save, as the Pirates head back to Pittsburgh.
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Skenes earns first win of season
TAMPA, Fla. — Paul Skenes needed nearly three innings to warm up Wednesday, then struck out six over seven innings as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 at Steinbrenner Field.
Paul Skenes dominates Rays in Pirates' victory
Ace Paul Skenes gave Pittsburgh a much-needed boost with seven quality innings, Oneil Cruz homered, and the visiting Pirates salvaged a 4-2 win in their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon. In a strong start, Skenes…


Dominant outing from Paul Skenes wills Pirates to victory over Rays
TAMPA, Fla. — From injuries to poor performances, few things have gone right so far this season for manager Derek Shelton’s club. But luckily for the Pirates, Paul Skenes decided enough was enough. Taking the mound after watching his team…
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