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Paul Skenes, the Pirates’ top pitching prospect, saw his scoreless innings streak come to an end at 14 1/3 frames on Wednesday. The LSU product allowed two runs – only one of which was earned — in 4 ⅓ innings of work. Despite the setback, Skenes still struck out seven batters and threw a season-high 71 pitches. The outing was the first that Skenes had gone beyond four innings in his professional career. The No. 1 overall draft pick in 2023, Skenes averaged 99.2 mph on his four-seam fastball Wednesday and hit at least 100 mph on two of his pitches in what ended up being a 7-4 win for Indianapolis.

Pittsburgh Pirates’ highly-touted pitching prospect Paul Skenes saw his impressive scoreless streak come to an end on Wednesday afternoon against the Omaha Storm Chasers. Despite striking out seven batters, Skenes allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and one walk in 4 1/3 innings, marking the first time he has allowed runs this season. The 2023 No. 1 overall pick showcased his electric fastball, topping 99 mph 21 times and hitting triple digits twice. While he remains one of the top prospects in baseball, this outing highlights the challenges that young pitchers face as they progress through the minor leagues.