Phillies defeat Pirates, Paul Skenes has career-worst outing

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates with a final score of 10-6. Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes allowed a season-high 7 earned runs and a career-high 8 runs in 4 innings pitched. Zack Wheeler pitched for the Phillies, overcoming a difficult start to secure the win.

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What Happened

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-6. Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes had a career-worst outing, allowing a season-high 7 earned runs and a career-high 8 runs in 4 innings. Zack Wheeler, pitching for the Phillies, managed to overcome a tough start to help his team secure the victory.

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Skenes' performance marked a significant downturn, extending his winless streak to nine starts. This outing was his worst in terms of runs allowed in his career.

Wheeler, despite facing difficulties during his pitching time, ultimately contributed to the Phillies' win.

Key Facts

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The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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The final score was 10-6.
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Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes allowed 7 earned runs in 4 innings.
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Paul Skenes allowed a career-high 8 runs.
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Paul Skenes' loss extended his winless streak to nine starts.
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Zack Wheeler pitched for the Phillies.

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Yahoo Sports

Highlights Zack Wheeler's performance in overcoming a tough outing to contribute to the Phillies' win.

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Focuses on Paul Skenes' struggles, noting he allowed a season-high number of earned runs in his outing against the Phillies.

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Emphasizes Paul Skenes' career-worst performance against the Phillies and the continuation of his winless streak.

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Reports on Paul Skenes' career-worst outing where he allowed 8 runs in the Pirates' loss to the Phillies.

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Yahoo Sports

Paul Skenes rocked in career-worst outing as Phillies extend his skid

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Paul Skenes lasts 4 innings, allows a season-high 7 earned runs vs the Phillies

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Paul Skenes gets rocked for career-high 8 runs in Pirates’ loss to Phillies

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Zack Wheeler grinds through tough outing in Phillies win vs. Pirates

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What Happened

Also readUSMNT's Folarin Balogun Receives Red Card, Will Miss Belgium Match

Skenes' performance marked a significant downturn, extending his winless streak to nine starts. This outing was his worst in terms of runs allowed in his career.

Wheeler, despite facing difficulties during his pitching time, ultimately contributed to the Phillies' win.