Pittsburgh Pirates, Paul Skenes
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Paul Skenes kept the American League-leading Toronto Blue Jays in check for six innings, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates secure a 5-2 victory.
Skenes' won-loss record isn't a reflection of his performance -- he leads the majors in ERA (2.16) and is in the top six in innings, strikeouts and batting average against -- but his team's offensive ineptitude.
Henry Davis provides most of his support behind the plate, serving as the personal catcher to Paul Skenes on a night when the Pittsburgh Pirates ace fired fastballs that the Toronto Blue Jays couldn’t touch.
Paul Skenes accomplished a feat no other pitcher has done in 10 years during the Pirates' 7-0 win over the Reds.
The Pittsburgh Pirates' advanced numbers showcase precisely why Paul Skenes will not want to finish his career in the Steel City.