US EditionTwins open 3-game series with the Pirates
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, JUL 11 – Pirates ace Paul Skenes leads with a 1.94 ERA as the Twins and Pirates compete in a crucial series before the MLB All-Star Break.
- On Friday, the Minnesota Twins host the Pittsburgh Pirates to open a three-game series in Minneapolis before the MLB All-Star Break.
- Building on season records, the Pirates enter on a six-game losing streak while the Twins are 26-19 at home, making this series crucial for both teams' momentum.
- Pirates ace Paul Skenes, with a 1.94 ERA and 125 strikeouts, faces Twins star Joe Ryan, who has a 2.76 ERA and 116 strikeouts, in a key early-season matchup.
- Despite a recent setback, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli highlights the series as a chance to excite fans and build confidence before the All-Star Break.
- Beyond tonight's game, Paul Skenes becomes the first Pirate ever to be a two-time All-Star in his first two seasons, while Joe Ryan's 8-4 record and 2.76 ERA highlight their emerging significance.
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Joe Ryan survives early struggles as Twins beat Bucs ace
What looked like a classic pitchers’ duel before the game took some twists and turns on Friday, with one ace looking rock-solid, but losing, and another ace struggling early, but winning. When all of the weather-delayed action was over, the Minnesota Twins gave up the field in favor of a postgame Nelly concert and escaped to their clubhouse with a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three-game series. Minnesota All-Star hurler…
Pioneer Press
Baldelli says marquee pitching duel is “must-see TV”
For all of the well-deserved pregame hype about the Twins facing Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes on Friday, manager Rocco Baldelli admitted that in meeting with his hitters, they didn’t burn incense, light candles or take any other extreme measures in order to coax a hit or two against the dominant righty. The challenge of facing Skenes — who earlier this month became the first Pirate ever selected to the All-Star Game in each of his first two major …
Pirates in Minnesota tonight - on WISR - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Pittsburgh Pirates open a three-game series in Minnesota tonight, prior to the Major League Baseball All-Star Break. First pitch is 8:10pm. Pre-game on WISR begins at 7:45pm. Paul Skenes will start for the Pirates tonight. Skenes is 4-7 this season, but leads all of baseball with a 1.94 ERA. Pirates carry a six-game losing streak into the game. The Bucs and Twins play back-to-back afternoon games this weekend. Saturday and Sunday start times…
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