Pirates face struggles despite Paul Skenes' strong strikeout performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 10:46 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
On June 14, Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes struck out 10 batters in a loss to the Miami Marlins. Although Skenes has a 2.85 ERA this season, the Pirates have lost their last six games during his starts. Skenes is competing with high expectations after being a two-time All-Star and the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner. Manager Don Kelly cited the team's inconsistent run support as a contributing factor to the Pirates' struggles during this stretch. Despite the setbacks, Skenes maintains a strong strikeout record, ranking fourth in the league with 99 strikeouts.
- •Skenes has thrown 103 pitches or more in his last four starts.
- •Pirates are now below.500 for the first time since March 1.
- •Skenes has a 2.50 ERA during the team's six-game losing streak.
- •He tied his season high with two home runs allowed in his last start.
- •Pirates have a minus-27 run differential in the recent stretch.
- 10:46 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Skenes performance should be least of Pirates fans worries
"Skenes has thrown 103 pitches or more in his last four starts.
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