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Paul Skenes Outduels Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Pirates’ 3-0 Win Over Dodgers

Skenes delivered 6⅓ scoreless innings with nine strikeouts, ending Yamamoto’s 18-inning scoreless streak as the Pirates improved to 3-1 on their road trip.

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 a dominant 6⅓ scoreless innings, striking out nine and allowing no walks in a career-high 108-pitch performance.
  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who entered the game with an NL-best 0.93 ERA, struggled with command, issuing four walks and giving up three runs (one earned) over five innings.
  • The Pirates capitalized on early opportunities, including a fifth-inning rally aided by a Max Muncy throwing error, to secure their third shutout win in eight games.
  • The Dodgers’ loss extended their losing streak to three games, marking a challenging stretch for the defending World Series champions.
  • Both Skenes and Yamamoto, in their second MLB seasons, remain key contenders in the NL Cy Young race despite contrasting outcomes in this highly anticipated matchup.