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Skenes, who won the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year award, has made 33 career starts at the MLB level, sporting a 2.12 ERA with 232 strikeouts over 195.2 innings. More news: Former Phillies, Brewers, Mariners All-Star Announces Sudden Retirement From MLB
The Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, handing their in-state rivals their fifth loss in their past six games. The Pirates’ loss came despite having ace pitcher Paul Skenes on the mound, and going up against Phillies rookie Mick Abel, who was making the first MLB start of his career.
The Phillies are getting set for a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates which will conclude with a matchup against Paul Skenes. The Phillies' upcoming weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates will carry plenty more intrigue than an average three-game set against a team with a 15-29 record.
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Mick Abel outdueled Paul Skenes to win his major league debut, striking out nine over six innings to lead Philadelphia over the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 for a three-game sweep and the Phillies’ 15th win
The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the best pitchers in baseball, but have done little to convince him to remain with them beyond his current contract.