Overview

• The Pirates completed a 6-0 victory over the Diamondbacks on July 27, securing their second straight shutout behind Skenes’ dominant six-scoreless-inning start.
• According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Skenes is the first pitcher ever to carry a sub-2.00 ERA through his first 45 career starts.
• He holds a career ERA of 1.89 and remains the only qualifying starter this season without a first-inning run allowed.
• Pirates manager Don Kelly praised Skenes’ overpowering arsenal, saying opposing hitters find it nearly impossible to square up his offspeed pitches.
• Meanwhile, Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen is enduring a career-worst 5.58 ERA and 12 losses as mistakes increasingly turn into home runs.