Paul Skenes and Henry Davis, taken 1st overall two years apart, make MLB history
- The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Nationals 10-3 Monday in Pittsburgh, ending their losing streak.
- Paul Skenes and Henry Davis teamed up, marking a historic pitcher-catcher battery in MLB history.
- Skenes, the 2023 top pick, pitched six innings, allowing two runs and striking out six batters.
- Skenes stated, "It's our job to go out and win for the city because this is bigger than all of us."
- The Pirates' offense erupted with a season-high 10 runs, highlighted by Valdez and Hayes driving in three each.
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Skenes, Davis form 1st battery of MLB No. 1 picks
In the Pirates' 10-3 win over the Nationals on Monday night, Pittsburgh starter Paul Skenes teamed up with catcher Henry Davis to become the first pitcher/catcher battery in Major League history, comprised of players selected first overall in the draft.
Paul Skenes and Henry Davis, taken 1st overall two years apart, make MLB history
PITTSBURGH (AP) — From the moment they heard their names called out by Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, Paul Skenes and Henry Davis were destined to make history. When it finally happened on Monday night in Pittsburgh’s 10-3 win over Washington, the first battery comprised of players taken with the top overall pick in the draft just kind of shrugged. “All records are meant to be broken, right?” Skenes said. “It’s cool.” And also o…

Pirates post season-high run total, blow out Nationals
Ke'Bryan Hayes and Enmanuel Valdez each had two hits and three RBIs as the host Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 10-3 on Monday night. The Pirates posted season highs for runs and hits (14) while snapping a three-game losing…
Skenes, Davis make history as Pirates snap skid in 10-3 win over Washington
PITTSBURGH — Paul Skenes bounced back from the worst start of his career and teamed up with catcher Henry Davis to make a little history as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals 10-3 on Monday night.
Paul Skenes and Henry Davis make history as Pirates snap skid in win over Washington
Paul Skenes bounced back from the worst start of his career and teamed up with catcher Henry Davis to make a little history as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Washington Nationals Monday night.
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