Skenes & Davis Make Major League History As Pirates Snap Skid

April 15, 2025 4:16 am

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes bounced back from the worst start of his career and teamed up with catcher Henry Davis to make a little history as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Washington 10-3. Skenes and Davis became the first pitcher/catcher battery in Major League history comprised of players selected first overall in the draft. Skenes (2-1), the top pick in 2023, allowed two runs, one earned, while striking out six in six innings. Davis, taken first in 2021, added a single after taking over for injured starter Endy Rodriguez. The Pirates snapped a three-game losing streak.