In a tightly contested matchup, rookie pitcher Paul Skenes led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, marking the decisive game of their three-game series. Skenes, in his 11th major league start, delivered an impressive performance by holding the Brewers hitless through seven innings. Despite being lifted ahead of the eighth inning after reaching 99 pitches, Skenes secured his sixth win of the season, striking out a career-high-tying 11 batters while allowing only one walk.
Colin Holderman took over for Skenes and immediately conceded a hit to Milwaukee but managed to preserve Pittsburgh’s lead. Aroldis Chapman then closed out the game with a flawless ninth inning to earn his fourth save.
Offensively, Yasmani Grandal provided the lone run Pittsburgh needed with an RBI double in the seventh inning. Andrew McCutchen contributed to the victory with a solid performance at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two walks.
In other MLB action, the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-1 win. Brandon Marsh starred for the Phillies with a home run, a triple, and two RBIs, supported by Trea Turner and Kyle Schwarber adding solo homers to secure the victory. Phillies starter Aaron Nola pitched six innings, allowing just one run on four hits while striking out nine.
These results underscored a series of competitive matchups across the league, showcasing both standout pitching performances and impactful offensive displays.
