In a notable pitchers' duel, 22-year-old Paul Skenes showcased his exceptional talent by throwing 6.1 scoreless innings, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Skenes, the first overall draft pick in 2023 and NL Rookie of the Year, displayed his impressive skills with high-velocity pitches and strategic strikeouts. Despite the Dodgers' ace, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, facing a lack of run support—marking the team's second shutout this season—Skenes' remarkable performance marked a significant moment for his rising career and the struggling Pirates.
Skenes, the No. 1 selection in the 2023 MLB Draft, tossed 6.1 scoreless frames to seal the Dodgers' 3-0 loss on Friday night.
Skenes struck out Shohei Ohtani on a full-count curveball that sent the Dodgers star into a twisting, off-balance backswing and Pirates catcher Henry Davis fist pumping toward the mound.
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