Despite the Pittsburgh Pirates being out of the playoffs and having nothing but pride to play for on Wednesday night, they still were able to overcome the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 in extra innings , and Paul Skenes helped set the table for that victory.

Going into the game, Skenes had the chance to finish the season with an ERA of under 2, and if he was able to achieve it, he would become the first Pirate in the history of the live ball era to do so. Prior to his start, Skenes's ERA sat at 2.03, and if he was able to throw 3-and-a-half scoreless innings, his ERA would fall to under 2.

Skenes was able to do that, and more.

He would go on to toss six scoreless innings, striking out seven batters.

However, for the sophomore pitcher, making that history wasn't on his mind; winning was.

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