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McCutchen, Gonzales Power Pirates Past Tigers; Skenes Shines Again

By Danny Demilio, Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

Paul Skenes Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes throws during the first inning in the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, May 29, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) (Carlos Osorio/AP)

By Danny Demilio, Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

DETROIT — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

Paul Skenes celebrated his 22nd birthday by striking out nine Detroit Tigers across six strong innings pitched in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.

Skenes’ efforts, combined with big games from Andrew McCutchen and Nick Gonzales, lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-2 win.

Skenes (2-0) held the Tigers (27-28) to a trio of hits and walked one batter for his third-straight quality start.

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