Overview
- The Phillies completed a three-game sweep in Pittsburgh with a 6-0 win in the finale.
- Pirates ace Paul Skenes allowed five earned runs in five innings, and his ERA rose from 1.98 to 2.62.
- Skenes said the start came down to missed pitches he plans to review, and he expressed confidence the team will respond.
- Pittsburgh is 24-23 and now heads on the road to face the Cardinals in St. Louis before a series in Toronto.
- ESPN’s David Schoenfield still tags the Pirates as real postseason contenders because of Skenes, while noting gaps at designated hitter and in the bullpen.