Paul Skenes' Five Strikeouts Propel Pirates Over Cubs 2-1

Paul Skenes contributed to the Pirates' 2-1 victory over the Cubs by pitching five innings and allowing no earned runs. He walked two batters and gave up four hits, while securing 30 FanDuel points for the eighth consecutive game.

Over the 2025 season, Skenes has started in 15 games with a 4-6 record. He has maintained an impressive 1.78 ERA and a WHIP of 0.85, along with 97 strikeouts in 96 innings pitched. His K/9 currently stands at 9.1.