Paul Skenes Strikes Out Six in Pirates' 2-1 Loss to Twins

Skenes went five innings against the Twins, allowing two earned runs on five hits, while not issuing a walk. Despite his effort on the mound, the Pirates fell 2-1, marking his eighth loss of the season.

In 2025, Skenes has started 20 games, posting a 4-8 record with a 2.01 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP over 121 innings. He has amassed 131 strikeouts, which translates to a K/9 rate of 9.7.