Paul Skenes outduels Yoshinobu Yamamoto as Pirates shut out Dodgers

Skenes, Pirates outduel Yamamoto, Dodgers

LOS ANGELES — Paul Skenes pitched 6.1 innings of five-hit ball with a season-high nine strikeouts, winning his duel with Yoshinobu Yamamoto and leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-0 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.

Dave Roberts doesn't mince words on Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s performance in team’s 3-0 loss

Following the Los Angeles Dodgers' 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, manager Dave Roberts did not mince his words on Yoshinobu Yamamoto's outing.

Skenes shuts down Ohtani in Pirates’ 3-0 win in Los Angeles

The two teams face off again Saturday.

Family day: Local kid Paul Skenes outduels Yamamoto, shuts down Ohtani in Pirates' 3-0 win in LA

Paul Skenes and his parents got a suite at Dodger Stadium on Friday night and handed out tickets for about 35 aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Skenes deals best 'stuff' to shut down Dodgers

Paul Skenes outdueled Yoshinobu Yamamoto, striking out nine in 6⅓ scoreless innings to lead the Pirates to a 3-0 win Friday night.

Skenes outduels Yamamoto, Pirates shut out Dodgers

It was a heavyweight matchup at Dodger Stadium Friday night with Paul Skenes on the mound for the Pirates against Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers.