Skenes Shows Promise, But Pirates Need More | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Paul Skenes delivered a standout seven-inning performance against the Cubs, striking out four and allowing just two earned runs—proof he’s still elite despite a rougher 2026 season. His ERA sits at 3.78, up from Cy Young-caliber numbers in 2024 and 2025, but Saturday showed flashes of his former dominance. Unfortunately, the bullpen couldn’t hold the lead, and with the Pirates six and a half games out of playoff contention, Skenes needs to rediscover consistency if they’re to make a postseason run—and maybe even win another Cy Young. 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.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pirates-paul-skenes-strong-start-044749762.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fb7999f0a122801e Report issues to [email protected].