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Paul Skenes struggles as Pirates lose ninth straight game he starts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:23 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Paul Skenes struggles as Pirates lose ninth straight game he starts

Summary

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes is facing difficulties in the 2026 season, allowing 39 earned runs over 97 innings pitched. His recent performance includes a career-worst outing against the Philadelphia Phillies, where he gave up seven runs. Despite his challenges, Skenes believes he is close to a turnaround, although the Pirates have now lost nine straight starts made by him. Manager Don Kelly noted the team's struggles in execution during Skenes' starts and emphasized his ongoing efforts to improve. Skenes's ERA currently stands at 3.62, ranking him 30th among qualified starters.

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•Skenes allowed seven earned runs in a recent start against the Phillies.
•The Pirates have lost nine consecutive games started by Skenes.
•Skenes' current ERA is 3.62, ranking 30th among qualified starters.
•Manager Don Kelly discusses team execution issues during Skenes' outings.
•Skenes aims to improve his pitch execution moving forward.

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12:23 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Skenes Feels Close to Turnaround After Career-Worst Start

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