Pirates Edge Padres in Series Win | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pirates clawed back with a 2-1 series win over the Padres after a brutal sweep by the Dodgers, marking their first victory in San Diego since 2023. While offense remained sluggish, key performances from Paul Skenes—his best outing since May, six scoreless innings with zero walks—and Mason Montgomery, who locked down wins in high-leverage spots, kept them alive. Oneil Cruz continued to be a game-changer with clutch hits, speed, and standout defensive plays. Still, they remain seven and a half games behind for a wild card spot as they head to St. Louis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afafaacf88c787aa