Paul Skenes allows career-high runs in loss to Phillies

Paul Skenes struggled in his start against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 1, giving up a career-high seven earned runs over four innings. The Phillies jumped to an early lead with a three-run homer from Trea Turner and a solo shot from Brandon Marsh, leading 8-4 before the end of the fourth. This outing extends Skenes' winless streak to nine starts, with Pittsburgh failing to secure a victory in any of those games since May 12. Over this rough stretch, he has posted a 5.36 ERA and allowed 28 earned runs across 47 innings. Skenes, the reigning NL Cy Young winner, will need to regroup as the season progresses.

• 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Skenes rocked in career-worst outing as Phillies extend his skid