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Paul Skenes Outduels Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Pirates' 3-0 Victory

The Pirates' ace delivered 6⅓ scoreless innings with nine strikeouts, ending Yamamoto's 18-inning scoreless streak and extending the Dodgers' losing skid to three games.

Apr 25, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood (29) hits a walk-off RBI single against the New York Mets during the ninth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo (67) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images
Apr 25, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz (15) hits a RBI single in the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Paul Skenes pitched 6⅓ scoreless innings with a season-high nine strikeouts, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto, despite entering with a league-leading 0.93 ERA, struggled with command, allowing three runs (one earned) over five innings and walking a season-high four batters.
  • The Pirates capitalized on a Max Muncy throwing error in the fifth inning, with Oneil Cruz and Ke’Bryan Hayes driving in unearned runs to secure the lead.
  • Skenes' performance solidified his standing as a Cy Young contender, while Yamamoto remains a frontrunner despite the loss.
  • The Dodgers' offense faltered, leaving key runners stranded and extending their losing streak to three games, marking a challenging stretch for the defending champions.