Pirates' Offense Ignites Skenes' Cy Young Season

Paul Skenes, the Pirates ace, is enjoying a breakout season with a 1.97 ERA, but the teams offense has been the real game-changer. After finishing last in runs, home runs, and RBIs in 2025, the Pirates are now in the top ten. Mondays 16-5 win over the Nationals showcased their newfound power, with a ten-run sixth inning. Newcomers like Brandon Lowe and Ryan OHearn are shining, and Skenes is benefiting from the teams improved offense, scoring 38 runs in his first four starts. The Pirates are now contenders in the NL Central, and Skenes is enjoying the easier pitching conditions. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/5857813134cf7952