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Paul Skenes lasts 4 innings, allows a season-high 7 earned runs vs the Phillies
Skenes has lost nine straight starts as the Phillies piled on seven earned runs and three home runs in four innings, officials said.
- On Wednesday, July 1, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes lasted only four innings against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing a season-high seven earned runs in his worst outing of 2026.
- The defending NL Cy Young Award winner remains winless over his last nine starts since May 12, with his record falling to 6-8 and ERA climbing to 3.62.
- Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales committed a second-inning error allowing two runs, while left fielder Tyler Callihan misjudged a Bryce Harper line drive for a two-run double in the fourth.
- Trea Turner hit a three-run homer and Brandon Marsh added a solo shot, helping the Phillies build an 8-4 lead before most fans finished their first hot dog.
- Skenes faced a stark contrast to his early career, having never finished a season with an ERA over 1.97; during this slide, he has allowed 28 earned runs and seven homers in 47 innings.
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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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Paul Skenes lasts 4 innings, allows a season-high 7 earned runs vs the Phillies
Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes continues to struggle. He had his worst outing of the season on Wednesday night, lasting only four innings against the Philadelphia Phillies and allowing a season-high seven earned runs.
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