Pirates pull Paul Skenes after 6 no-hit innings against Cubs

| Back | Text Size:

https://naviga.triblive.com/sports/pirates-pull-paul-skenes-after-6-no-hit-innings-against-cubs/

Pirates pull Paul Skenes after 6 no-hit innings against Cubs

Justin Guerriero | Friday, May 17, 2024 4:28 p.m.

Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes celebrates in the dugout after Yasmani Grandal’s two-run single in the fifth inning against the Cubs on Friday.

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes dazzled in his second MLB start Friday, blanking the Chicago Cubs over six no-hit innings, recording 11 strikeouts and one walk.

Skenes’ day at Wrigley Field came to an end after 100 pitches. The only baserunner he allowed was a fifth-inning walk to Michael Busch.

Paul Skenes, 11th K.

100mph on his 100th Pitch. pic.twitter.com/84tpA5huyV

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) May 17, 2024

Skenes struck out the first seven batters he faced Friday, becoming the first Pirates pitcher to do so since 1900, per Elias Sports Bureau.

He is the third rookie pitcher ever to strike out seven in a row to begin a game, joining Jacob deGrom (2014) and Jim Deshaies (1986).

The MLB record for most strikeouts in a row to start a game is nine, set in 2021 by the Miami Marlins’ Pablo Lopez.

Behind Skenes, the Pirates pummeled Cubs starter Kyle Hendricks, plating eight runs before his afternoon ended after 4 2/3 innings.

At the time of Skenes’ departure, the Pirates led 8-0.

Email Newsletters