Phillies Swept by Pirates, Have Won 1 Game Over Past 10

Right-handed star pitcher Paul Skenes dominated once again for the Pittsburgh Pirates, who defeated the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park, 2-1. The Pirates clinch their first sweep of the season, as they also beat the Phillies 5-4 on walk-off on June 6 and 2-1 on June 7.

The lone run came on Kyle Schwarber’s solo homer in the first inning Saturday. In seven games without Bryce Harper, the Phillies are now 1-6.

Pirates Sweep Phillies Behind Another Stellar Paul Skenes Start

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes will head out for his next start in the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park. Skenes dominated in his previous start vs. the Phillies,

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Andrew Heaney left his start in the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies with left calf cramping

Phillies on the ropes. Two batters later, Romano gave up a fly ball to left field. Max Kepler drifted back to catch it, but there wasn’t much point. Adam Frazier trotted home to score the winning run Friday night in the Pirates’ 5-4 walk-off victory that sent the Phillies to their seventh loss in eight games.

Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes excelled in against the Philadelphia Phillies for the second time this season in his most recent outing

Paul Skenes delivered another excellent start and Andrew McCutchen brought home the game-winning run for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies to complete the weekend sweep at PNC Park.