Former LSU baseball star Paul Skenes turns in another great outing for Pittsburgh Pirates
Skenes is the only player since 1901 to have over 300 strikeouts and a sub-2.00 ERA through 44 career MLB games. He struck out six batters and allowed three hits in the quality start.
The Pirates scored all three of their runs in the second inning, giving Skenes the run support he needed to pitch confidently through the next four frames. Three relievers combined to hold off the Tigers to seal the win.
The appearance is Skenes' first since making a second consecutive start for the National League in the MLB All-Star game. In his second year as a professional, he's hanging among the league's best pitchers.
Skenes' 1.91 ERA and 0.91 WHIP rank first and second, respectively, in the National League. Through 127 innings in 2025, he has 137 strikeouts.
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