Getty HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 03: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on June 03, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
The Pittsburgh Pirates are finally within striking distance of an MLB playoff position in June, which has been a rarity in the past several seasons. A large reason for their recent success is obviously starter Paul Skenes, and despite losing Skenes’ start on Tuesday against the Dodgers, the Pirates backed their ace up on Wednesday with a 5-run electric
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