Paul Skenes starts for Pittsburgh against Walbert Ureña and the Angels
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Los Angeles Angels today at 1:35 p.m. ET at PNC Park. This matchup features starting pitchers Walbert Ureña for the visitors and Paul Skenes for the home team. The Angels enter the contest following a 6-1 victory on Saturday, a game in which Yusei Kikuchi held the Pittsburgh offense to a single run on a Bryan Reynolds home run. Pittsburgh currently sits five games back of the final National League wild-card spot with only 19 games remaining in the season. Skenes looks to secure his 10th win of the year after allowing five runs in 4.2 innings during his previous outing against the Giants. The Pirates must win today to maintain their pursuit of a postseason berth.
- •The Angels won 6-1 against the Pirates on Saturday.
- •Walbert Ureña holds a 9-9 record with a 2.85 ERA for the Angels.
- •Paul Skenes enters the start with a 9-11 record and a 3.97 ERA.
- •Pittsburgh trails the Diamondbacks by five games for the final wild-card spot.
- •The Pirates have 19 games remaining on their schedule.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — Angels fall in pitcher's duel with Pirates, 1-0
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Angels at. Pittsburgh Pirates: Walbert Ureña vs. Paul Skenes
"Walbert Ureña matched Paul Skenes for eight strong innings, but a Henry Davis solo homer was enough to send the Angels to a 1-0 loss in the series finale at PNC Park.
"The Pirates desperately need a win to make ground in the NL Wild Card.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 8:47 PMAngels fall in pitcher's duel with Pirates, 1-0
Walbert Ureña matched Paul Skenes for eight strong innings, but a Henry Davis solo homer was enough to send the Angels to a 1-0 loss in the series finale at PNC Park.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 4:05 PMLos Angeles Angels at. Pittsburgh Pirates: Walbert Ureña vs. Paul Skenes
The Pirates desperately need a win to make ground in the NL Wild Card.
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