Pirates starter Paul Skenes allows career-high 7 earned runs against Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:48 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes struggled in his start against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 1, allowing seven earned runs in just four innings. This performance not only marked a new career high for Skenes, but also raised his season ERA to 3.62. The Phillies scored five runs in the second inning, highlighted by a three-run home run from Trea Turner, and added additional runs throughout the game. The Pirates and Phillies are currently in the midst of a four-game series, with Skenes expected to make one more start before the All-Star break.
- •Paul Skenes allowed a career-high 7 earned runs against the Phillies.
- •The Pirates ace had a 3.10 ERA entering the game.
- •Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during the second inning.
- •Skenes' ERA increased to 3.62 following the game.
- •Pirates are in a four-game series against the Phillies.
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Paul Skenes lasts 4 innings, allows a season-high 7 earned runs vs the Phillies
- 12:48 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates SP Paul Skenes gets tagged for career-worst 7 earned runs vs. Phillies
"Struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes had his worst outing of the season on Wednesday night, lasting only four innings against the Philadelphia Phillies and allowing a season-high seven earned runs. In an anticipated duel and rematch between Skenes and Philadelphia’s Zack Wheeler, played on a humid night with temperatures in the 90s, neither pitcher worked to his standard. Skenes’ first loss in this slide came at PNC Park on May 17 at the hands of Wheeler and the Phillies.
"Skenes' previous career-high for allowed earned runs in a start was five.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 1:44 AMPaul Skenes lasts 4 innings, allows a season-high 7 earned runs vs the Phillies
Struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes had his worst outing of the season on Wednesday night, lasting only four innings against the Philadelphia Phillies and allowing a season-high seven earned runs. In an anticipated duel and rematch between Skenes and Philadelphia’s Zack Wheeler, played on a humid night with temperatures in the 90s, neither pitcher worked to his standard. Skenes’ first loss in this slide came at PNC Park on May 17 at the hands of Wheeler and the Phillies.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 12:48 AMPirates SP Paul Skenes gets tagged for career-worst 7 earned runs vs. Phillies
Skenes' previous career-high for allowed earned runs in a start was five.
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