Paul Skenes pitches six scoreless innings for Pirates against Padres
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:41 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates delivered a strong performance against the San Diego Padres on August 25, 2026, pitching six scoreless innings. Skenes allowed no runs on three hits and struck out four batters, showcasing increased velocity. The Pirates secured a victory with a solo home run from Oneil Cruz and Mason Montgomery earning his sixth save. Despite Skenes' solid outing, he received a no-decision, lowering his ERA to 3.79. Skenes has made recent adjustments to his pitching mechanics, reverting to a more crossfire delivery to regain his velocity and performance.
- •Skenes pitched six scoreless innings with four strikeouts.
- •Pirates won with a solo homer from Cruz and Montgomery's save.
- •Skenes lowered his season ERA to 3.79.
- •He reverted to a crossfire pitching delivery for better results.
- •Skenes had been struggling with velocity in previous games.
- 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Skenes finally gets a bounce back night for Pirates vs. Padres
"Paul Skenes had a big night against the Padres.
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