Paul Skenes shines in second major league start as the Pirates defeat the Cubs
- Paul Skenes impressively struck out 11 batters in six no-hit innings against the Cubs.
- The Pirates secured a 9-3 victory over the Cubs with Skenes showcasing his talent on the field.
- Skenes' remarkable performance led to his first win in his major league career.
Paul Skenes, a young baseball player, did really well in his second big game. He struck out 11 players and didn't let the other team hit the ball for six whole innings. This helped his team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, win against the Chicago Cubs with a score of 9-3. Skenes only let one player from the Cubs walk to a base during the game. He was very strong and didn't let the other team score many points. Skenes, who is only 22 years old, showed his skills by striking out the first seven players he faced. His coach, Derek Shelton, was very impressed. The Pirates also hit some home runs, which helped them win the game. The Cubs only got their first hit in the seventh inning. On the other side, the Cubs' pitcher, Kyle Hendricks, didn't do so well. He gave up a lot of runs and hits, which made it hard for his team to catch up. The Cubs' coach, Counsell, said they need to help Hendricks improve his game. In another game, Imanaga played really well by striking out eight players without letting them score. Falter is trying to win his first game since April 23. The teams are working on plans to help their players get better and win more games.