Pirates Rookie Paul Skenes Strikes out 9 as Pirates Edge Marlins 3-2

Pirates Rookie Paul Skenes Strikes out 9 as Pirates Edge Marlins 3-2
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Pittsburgh, on Sept. 9, 2024. Gene J. Puskar/AP Photo
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PITTSBURGH—Paul Skenes struck out nine over six solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Monday night.

The 22-year-old Skenes (10-2) allowed one run on six hits, lowering his ERA to 2.10. Skenes also boosted his season strikeout total to 151, a Pirates rookie record, while winning his fourth straight decision.