Pirates ace Paul Skenes suffers another hard-luck loss in Denver

Paul Skenes pitched effectively for the Pittsburgh Pirates but lost to the Colorado Rockies 2-1 on June 21 at Coors Field. Skenes, making his third consecutive quality start, allowed two runs on four hits over six innings, yet fell to 6-7 for the season. The loss marked the Pirates' 10th in their last 14 games, dropping their record to 38-39. Skenes expressed frustration with his recent performance despite being the reigning NL Cy Young winner, as he has not won since May 12. The Pirates aim to avoid a series sweep on June 22 against the Rockies, who hold the majors' worst record.

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