US EditionSkenes Dominant Into 8th, McCutchen Hits Go-Ahead Single as Pirates Win 2-1 to Sweep Phillies
- On Sunday, June 8, 2025, the Pittsburgh Pirates secured a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Pittsburgh, completing a clean sweep of the three-game series.
- The Phillies struggled offensively due to Bryce Harper's injury, as he went on the injured list Saturday after being hit on May 27 by a fastball from Atlanta's Spencer Strider.
- Pirates starter Paul Skenes delivered 7 2/3 innings with seven strikeouts and one unearned run, while Andrew McCutchen, a former Phillie, hit the go-ahead single in the eighth inning.
- The Phillies have lost nine of their last ten games, batting just.201 in eight games without Harper, which has undermined strong starting pitching efforts.
- The sweep worsened the Phillies’ road trip performance, suggesting manager Rob Thomson may need lineup changes as the team faces tough upcoming series against the Cubs and Blue Jays.
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Pirates complete series sweep of Phillies behind pitching of Skenes and Ashcraft - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pittsburgh Pirates completed a three-game series sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies following a 2-1 victory Sunday afternoon. Andrew McCutchen drove in Oneil Cruz with the game-winning run in the eighth inning. Paul Skenes did not allow an earned run while pitching into the eighth inning. Rookie Braxton Ashcraft did not allow a run while getting the final four outs of the game. The Phillies scored on a Nick Gonzales throwing error in the thi…
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Marietta Daily JournalPaul Skenes, Braxton Ashcraft hurl Pirates to sweep of Phillies
Paul Skenes and rookie Braxton Ashcraft combined to allow just one run on three hits and lead the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon.
McCutchen hits go-ahead single as Pirates win 2-1 to sweep Phillies
Paul Skenes lowered his ERA to 1.88 while his record remained at 4-6. The 23-year-old ace gave up one unearned run on two hits with seven strikeouts and one walk in 7 2/3 innings before getting pulled for Braxton Ashcraft.
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Skenes dominant into 8th, McCutchen hits go-ahead single as Pirates win 2-1 to sweep Phillies
Paul Skenes again pitched into the eighth for Pittsburgh before Andrew McCutchen came through with a go-ahead single that inning, helping the Pirates complete a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 2-1 win.
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