Paul rattles in the desert. 🏜️
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 06: Starting pitcher Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks in the dugout during the sixth inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on May 06, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
On Wednesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Diamondbacks by a score of 1-0 (in Arizona).
Paul Skenes had an excellent performance, going 8.0 innings, allowing just two hits and no runs (with seven strikeouts).
The two teams will wrap up their series on Thursday afternoon.
Paul rattles in the desert. 🏜️
GettyStarting pitcher Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on May 06, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Here’s what people were saying about Skenes on social media:
Bob Nightengale: “How sensational is Skenes’ start? He now has a career 2.01 ERA, the lowest ERA by any pitcher through his first 63 starts since at least 1920. He has made 22 scoreless starts, which are the most by any pitcher through 63 starts since at least 1901.”
@PlatinumKey13: “Paul Skenes tonight: 8.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 SO 97 pitches, 65 strikes, 13 whiffs He now has a 2.36 ERA. NL CY YOUNG. NOW.”
@ThunderDanDFS: “In case there was any doubt in your mind, Paul Skenes proved again last night that he is – and should be – the frontrunner to repeat as the NL Cy Young.”
MLB Network: “Paul Skenes got his 5th win of the season last night! Last year, he didn’t get his 5th win until July 21st.”
GettyStarting pitcher Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates high fives Jake Mangum #28 after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in the MLB game at Chase Field on May 06, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Pirates defeated the Diamondbacks 1-0.
MLB: “Paul Skenes strikes out the side in the 8th 🏴☠️”
@jayhaykid: “Paul Skenes splitter usage this season: First 4 starts: 15 total splitters, 5.2% usage, 0 whiffs Last 4 starts: 76 total splitters, 21.3% usage, 11 whiffs”
@ThePoniExpress: “I really hope Major League Baseball makes it possible in this next labor negotiation for Paul Skenes to pitch his entire career in Pittsburgh. He’s the best I’ve ever seen.”
GettyPaul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks off the field at the end of the second inning of the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 28, 2024 in New York City.
Skenes is in his third MLB season (all with the Pirates).
He is currently 5-2 with a 2.36 ERA in his first eight games of the 2026 season.
The Pirates are off to a strong start to the year with a 20-17 record in 37 games.
They are 9-8 in the 17 games they have played on the road.
Following the Diamondbacks, the Pirates will open up a series with the San Francisco Giants on Friday night (in California).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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