MLB Recap: Pirates Edge Out D-backs with a Shutout, Thanks to Paul Skenes' Performance
Paul Skenes Shines as Pirates Shut Out Diamondbacks
In the 2025 Major League Baseball season, Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates continues to impress, currently holding the lowest ERA at 1.83 [1]. This exceptional pitching performance is backed by impressive stats such as a WHIP of 0.90 (4th lowest), an opposing batting average of .184 (lowest), 133.0 innings pitched (5th most), and 146 strikeouts (6th most) through 22 starts [1].
Skenes' consistency has been on display recently, with two consecutive starts featuring six shutout innings each [2][5]. Moreover, he has an impressive streak of 27 consecutive starts with a scoreless first inning, a run that dates back to September 3, 2024 [4].
On the field yesterday, Skenes led the Pirates to a 6-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. He pitched six shutout innings, allowing only three hits and a walk while striking out five [6].
Meanwhile, the offensive side of the game saw some notable performances. Oneil Cruz finished with two hits, including a double, and two RBIs for the Pirates. Bryan Reynolds had an RBI double, and Tommy Pham contributed with two hits and an RBI [7].
Elsewhere in the league, there were several standout moments. The Mets out-hit the Giants 12-6 and completed a three-game road sweep. Ronny Mauricio and Juan Soto homered in the seventh inning for the Mets, while Jeff McNeil and Starling Marte also had a pair of hits [8].
Mike Trout hit a two-run homer for the Angels, reaching the 1,000-RBI milestone in his career. Jack Leiter was outstanding for the Angels, allowing a run on two hits and three walks over six innings [9].
The Rangers won their sixth straight game and swept the series against the Braves. Wyatt Langford drove in three runs with a first-inning double for the Rangers, and Josh Smith and Josh Jung added two RBIs each [10].
In other notable performances, Tyler O'Neill homered for the third consecutive game for the Orioles, helping them beat the Rockies 5-1. Manny Machado went 4-for-5 and drove in three runs for the Padres, and Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 41st home run for the Mariners [3].
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Skenes' impressive MLB season continues, featuring the lowest opposing batting average (.184) and a streak of 27 consecutive scoreless first innings for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite last night's shutout victory over the Diamondbacks, baseball fans will also be watching other games in the league, such as the Mets' road sweep and Mike Trout reaching the 1,000-RBI milestone.
