Paul Skenes' Worst Start Brings More Worry for Pirates

PHILADELPHIA — Paul Skenes just had the worst outing of his MLB career and it comes as a big problem for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026. Skenes gave up eight runs and seven earned runs, both career-highs, in the Pirates' 10-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 2.

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