Prior to Tuesday’s game, Pirates manager Don Kelly said Tuesday would be Paul Skenes’ final PNC Park start of the season. Skenes didn’t have the home finale he’d hoped for.

Skenes pitched just 3 ⅔ innings on Tuesday night at PNC Park, taking the loss as the Cubs beat the Pirates 4-1. Skenes allowed three runs on seven hits and three walks, yet struck out six. With the exception of his final start in 2024, when he threw 23 pitches in two innings, it was the shortest start of his major league career.

The Pirates have now lost 10 of their last 11 games.

While the 2024 Rookie of the Year was hit hard, Cubs starter Cade Horton strengthened his candidacy for the 2025 award. Horton allowed a run on three hits and a walk in five innings, striking out six. He retired the final eight batters he f

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