Skenes threw six scoreless innings in a 6-0 victory over the Diamondbacks, improving to 6-8 with a 1.83 ERA. Although the fact that the Pirates actually provided him with run support is shocking, what isn’t surprising is Skenes owning a sub-2 ERA on the verge of August 1.

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes befuddled the Detroit Tigers throughout his outing, leading to the 3-0 shutout series