Pirates Break Losing Streak

August 17, 2024 4:11 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes struck out six and ended a four-start winless streak, and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a 10-game skid with a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners. Skenes (7-2), who was 0-2 in his previous starts, allowed three hits and issued a career-high four walks in his first win since July 11. David Bednar weathered a rocky ninth inning for his 21st save. Jorge Polanco homered for Seattle. Logan Gilbert (7-9) took the loss, giving four runs, three earned, and five hits in 6 1/3 innings with six strikeouts and two walks.