Paul Skenes pitches six scoreless innings for Pirates against Padres

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.

• 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Skenes finally gets a bounce back night for Pirates vs. Padres