Skenes Steps Up for Pirates | Pittsburgh Pirates News

The Pirates’ playoff push hit a major bump after a crushing 12-2 loss to the Cubs, snapping their momentum and leaving them reeling at a critical juncture. Now, with the series tied 0-1, they’re turning to ace Paul Skenes — who’s been electric in August, posting a stellar 3.10 ERA and going five innings without allowing a run in his last start — to right the ship. Skenes has faced the Cubs before with mixed results, but with wild-card hopes on the line, he’s got to deliver a dominant performance if Pittsburgh wants to claw back into contention. 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/453943fcf18bc691