Paul Skenes is considered one of the best pitchers in the National League and has been named as a potential candidate for the National League All-Star team.
Paul Skenes pitched 7 no-hit innings and struck out 11 batters for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 1-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Rookie pitcher Aaron Civale pitched 6.1 innings and allowed only one run and six hits for the Milwaukee Brewers.
In a pitchers' duel, the Pittsburgh Pirates emerged victorious over the Milwaukee Brewers with a 1-0 scoreline. The standout performer for the Pirates was rookie pitcher Paul Skenes, who pitched seven no-hit innings and struck out 11 batters. This is the first time in his career facing the Brewers, and Skenes showcased why he is considered one of the best pitchers in the National League. He managed to keep the Brewers' baserunners to just a hit and a walk in the second inning, while retiring the last 16 batters he faced. Skenes threw 99 pitches during his dominant performance.
On the other hand, Brewers' pitcher Aaron Civale put up a strong fight, pitching 6.1 innings and allowing only one run and six hits. He managed to keep the Pirates scoreless for five innings before giving up the lone run in the seventh. Civale's final pitch count was 100.
The Brewers will look to bounce back from this loss as they take on the Washington Nationals in their next series, while the Pirates will be hoping to carry forward their momentum into the All-Star break. The Pirates' Paul Skenes has been named as a potential candidate for the National League All-Star team, following his impressive performance in this game and throughout the season so far.
In summary, it was a closely contested pitchers' duel between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers, with Paul Skenes' stellar performance guiding the Pirates to a narrow 1-0 victory. The game also highlighted potential All-Star pitcher Skenes' immense talent and skill in the MLB.
Paul Skenes is the first pitcher since 1901 with seven or more strikeouts in at least 10 of his first 11 career appearances
Skenes is the only pitcher, along with Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, to have multiple outings of six or more innings with no hits and 11 or more strikeouts
Paul Skenes is the only pitcher, along with Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, to have multiple outings of six or more innings with no hits and 11 or more strikeouts
Skenes has struck out at least seven batters in each of his last 10 appearances
Skenes was named to the NL All-Star team along with Bryan Reynolds
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Paul Skenes pitched 7 no-hit innings in a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers
Skenes struck out 11 batters during the game
Yasmani Grandal drove in the only run of the game with a one-out double