- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 1,190,854
- Reaction score
- 59
You must be registered for see images attach
Photo provided by Matt Lynch
PHILADELPHIA — The Pirates lost their ninth straight game with reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes on the bump, falling 10-6 as the 24-year-old right-hander endured the worst start of his career. Skenes allowed eight runs (seven earned) across four innings and, while the Pirates’ (43-44) offense put on a valiant comeback try, they couldn’t dig out of their early hole.
Scoring Plays
Bottom 2nd, 5-0 PHI: The Phillies tagged Paul Skenes for two runs in the bottom of the second when Nick Gonzales committed an error on a fielders’ choice, his throw hitting Alec Bohm and trickling away from catcher Henry Davis. Trea Turner cleared the bases four pitches later with a three-run homer.
Top 3rd, 5-2 PHI: Pittsburgh got two runs back the following inning, beginning with a leadoff home run from Davis. Konnor Griffin manufactured a small-ball run, singling and stealing second before coming home on a Bryan Reynolds base hit.
Bottom 3rd, 6-2 PHI: Left fielder Brandon Marsh gave the Phillies some immediate breathing room, homering to lead off the home half of the third.
Bottom 4th, 8-2 PHI: Another misplay took place in the fourth, left fielder Tyler Callihan failing to cut off a base hit from Bryce Harper. Instead of keeping the ball in front of him, Callihan missed and two runs crossed.
Top 5th, 8-4 PHI: Wheeler started to struggle in the fifth, but the Phillies left him in after a mound visit with two on and two out. Gonzales singled to plate a run, ending Wheeler’s night; reliever Kyle Backhus hit Jake Mangum and Jared Triolo, allowing another run.
Top 7th, 8-6 PHI: The Pirates kept chipping away in the seventh, Jared Triolo doubling home two runs after Nick Gonzales and Jake Mangum walked. Konnor Griffin smoked a line drive with two outs, but third baseman Alec Bohm was perfectly placed to end the inning.
Bottom 8th, 10-6 PHI: Alec Bohm hit a two-run homer off Dennis Santana in the eighth, putting a comeback out of reach.
Key Moment
The wheels fell off with one out in the second inning. With the bases loaded and a forceout possible, third baseman Nick Gonzales had plenty of time to throw home. Instead, he hit Bohm, allowing two runs to cross as the ball bounced past Davis. Paul Skenes gave up a three-run homer soon thereafter, and the Pirates never recovered from the early deficit.
Player of the Game
Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh, who went 2-for-4 with a homer and a walk. He narrowly missed another homer, with center fielder Jake Mangum robbing him at the wall.
Stat to Know
Paul Skenes set a career high with eight runs (seven earned) allowed. He’d allowed his previous high, five earned runs, on three separate occasions, most recently against Philadelphia on May 17.
Notable Performances
- Nick Gonzales: 3-for-4 with a walk and an error
- Henry Davis: 1-for-4 with a homer
- Jared Triolo: 1-for-2 with a double, a hit by pitch and three RBI
- Paul Skenes: 4 IP, 8 R (7 ER), 5 K’s
Noteworthy
- The Pirates have at least one extra base hit in 60 straight games, the longest active streak in MLB. They’ve achieved that feat just seven times since 2000, most recently in 2019 (64 games).
- Pittsburgh outhit Philadelphia 12-11; they’re now 39-14 when outhitting their opponents this season.
- Jared Triolo tied a career high with three RBI.
Up Next
The Pirates will play for a series tie at 12:35 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, sending right-hander Jared Jones (1-1, 5.76 ERA, 25 SO) to the mound against Alan Rangel (0-1, 4.50 ERA, 13 SO).
The post Paul Skenes Pummeled for Ninth Straight Loss; Pirates Can’t Mount Comeback appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
Continue reading...
