Skenes Gets Win As Pirates Gain Split In Detroit DH

May 30, 2024 4:30 am

DETROIT (AP) — Paul Skenes struck out nine and earned his second career victory and the Pittsburgh Pirates salvaged a doubleheader split with a 10-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. Skenes, making his fourth major league start, gave up two runs and three hits in six innings. Andrew McCutchen had a three-run homer in the third inning for his 1,600th career hit. McCutchen had three hits and a walk while driving in four runs. Nick Gonzales also had three hits, including a solo homer. In the opener, Matt Vierling had a three-run homer and drove in four runs in Detroit’s 8-0 victory.