Phillies overmatch Paul Skenes, complete sweep of Pirates with another shutout
The Philadelphia Phillies completed a weekend sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 6-0 victory. Paul Skenes, the Pirates' ace, struggled, allowing five earned runs in just five innings. Zack Wheeler of the Phillies delivered a stellar performance, pitching seven shutout innings and striking out eight batters.
- ▪The Phillies defeated the Pirates 6-0 to complete a series sweep.
- ▪Paul Skenes allowed five earned runs, tying his career high.
- ▪Zack Wheeler pitched seven shutout innings, limiting the Pirates to four hits.
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