Pirates struggle again as Paul Skenes loses sixth straight start

The Pittsburgh Pirates faced the Miami Marlins on Sunday, continuing a troubling trend for pitcher Paul Skenes. After leading the league in swings-and-misses with 23, Skenes was unable to secure a win, as the Pirates dropped their sixth consecutive game in which he started. Despite significant improvements to the team’s offense this season, the lack of run support has remained a recurring issue during Skenes' recent outings. The Pirates will need to address this situation to capitalize on Skenes' pitching prowess and avoid wasting his talent on the mound.

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