Despite dominating the minor leagues, Paul Skenes is patiently awaiting his call-up to Major League Baseball with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 2023 National Pitcher of the Year recognizes the Pirates’ plan in gradually increasing his workload, while emphasizing the importance of winning ballgames upon his promotion.
Jared Jones, a 22-year-old rookie right-hander, led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers, snapping a six-game losing streak. Jones struck out seven batters and matched a major league record with at least seven strikeouts in five consecutive starts. Andrew McCutchen and Oneil Cruz also contributed to the win with three-hit games.
