Skenes’ Struggles vs Braves’ Hope | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Pirates host Braves in a high-stakes three-game series, with ace Paul Skenes facing off against Hurston Waldrop — but Skenes’ recent struggles and nine straight losses when he pitches make this matchup anything but routine. Despite his elite talent and stellar early career, Skenes’ last outing was a nightmare, giving up seven earned runs in four innings. Waldrop, meanwhile, brings a solid but inconsistent record to PNC Park. Can Skenes break his losing streak? Or will Waldrop rise to the occasion against a struggling Pirates lineup? The answer could reshape the season. 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/45e0ef57d00967b9