Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Paul Skenes. Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Pirates prospect Paul Skenes' remarkable streak ends

By Carter Bordwell | Last updated Apr 24, 2024 5:17 PM ET

In Indianapolis' 7-4 win over the Omaha Storm Chasers on Wednesday, Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Paul Skenes had his remarkable scoreless inning streak snapped at 14.1.

In the bottom of the second, the right-hander gave up an RBI single to Omaha's Nate Eaton.

Until giving up the run, Skenes — the top pick in the 2023 MLB Draft — had been stellar in Triple-A, posting a 0.00 ERA with 27 strikeouts in 12.2 innings.

In his fifth start, Skenes still had a solid outing, going 4 1/3 innings, giving up one earned run on five hits and striking out seven.

Paul Skenes ERA isn't 0.00 anymore pic.twitter.com/80RBL4bLSK
— Omaha Storm Chasers (@OMAStormChasers) April 24, 2024

In 17 innings, Skenes has allowed 10 hits, struck out 34 and posted a 0.53 ERA.

This is not Skenes' first time in Omaha, as he helped lead LSU to a national championship in the College World Series last season, giving up just two runs in 15 2/3 innings and striking out 21.

Many fans wonder how long it will take before the Pirates call up the generational prospect.

Heading into Wednesday's game against Milwaukee, Pittsburgh is 13-11, so adding the 6-foot-6, 235-pound pitcher to the staff could be what the fourth-place Pirates need to move up in the NL Central.

Carter Bordwell

Carter Bordwell is a young, self-motivated sports writer. He currently writes for The University Star at Texas State and has a huge passion for football. His favorite teams are LSU, Texas State, and the Cincinnati Bengals.

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