The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Detroit Tigers 3-0, with Paul Skenes allowing three hits over six strong innings. Skenes struck out six batters, recorded one walk and a hit batter, achieving his first win since May. The Pirates' offense included a run-scoring single by Spencer Horwitz and a two-run single by Bryan Reynolds. Andrew McCutchen achieved his 2,233rd career hit, moving past Willie Stargell. The Pirates' victory came after a frustrating series against the White Sox and kept the Tigers, the best team in the league, in check.
Paul Skenes allowed three hits over six effective innings, striking out six and walking one as the Pirates defeated the Tigers 3-0 on Monday night.
Skenes, with a season ERA of 1.91, picked up his first win since May, leading the Pirates against a team that entered the game with the best record.
In the second inning, Spencer Horwitz had a run-scoring single, followed by a two-run single from Bryan Reynolds, which provided sufficient offense for the Pirates.
Andrew McCutchen recorded his 2,233rd career hit, surpassing Hall of Famer Willie Stargell and moving into 180th on MLB's all-time hit list.
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