Paul Skenes had the chance to do something that hasn’t been done in a Pittsburgh Pirates uniform since 1997.
In his 11th career start, Skenes dominated the Milwaukee Brewers in a 1-0 victory to take two of three from the NL Central division leaders. The Pirates All-Star delivered seven no-hit innings and struck out a career-tying 11 batters in 99 pitches.
Skenes was six outs away from history Thursday afternoon, but the Pirates pulled the 22-year-old righty after seven frames in favor of the bullpen. They made the wrong decision.
Skenes plowed through Brewers hitters like a riding mower through grass and showed no signs of slowing down.