Paul Skenes Lasts 4 Innings, Allows a Season-High 7 Earned Runs vs the Phillies
- On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes allowed a season-high seven earned runs over four innings in a 10-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
- Skenes has not won in nine consecutive starts, posting a 5.36 ERA while allowing 28 earned runs over 47 innings during this prolonged slump that began May 17.
- Trea Turner, Phillies shortstop, hit a three-run homer in the second inning, while Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales committed a costly throwing error that allowed two runs to score.
- Despite the loss, Pirates manager Don Kelly expressed confidence in his ace, while the team remains three games back of a National League Wild Card spot with a 43-44 record.
- Advanced metrics offer hope for Skenes, who maintains a 3.02 FIP despite recent struggles, as Pittsburgh needs its anchor to regain form for a legitimate postseason push.
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Phillies pound Skenes and Pirates/Afternoon game today on WISR - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-6 last night. Paul Skenes gave up a career-high eight runs, seven earned over just four innings. He struck out five, but gave up two home runs. The Bucs battled back from another early 5-0 deficit, but the Phillies put the game away with a two-run home run off reliever Dennis Santana in the eighth inning. Nick Gonzales led the Pirates with three hits. He is now batting .300 again for t…
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Trea Turner homers again as Phillies rough up Paul Skenes, Pirates
Trea Turner homered for the third straight game as the Philadelphia Phillies hammered Paul Skenes in a 10-6 victory over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.Brandon Marsh and Alec Bohm also hit home runs for Philadelphia, which tagged Skenes (6-8) for eight runs (seven earned) in four innings. The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner had never allowed more than five runs in any of his first 72 MLB starts.Jared Triolo drove in …
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