The Paul Skenes Experience came to Milwaukee with astronomical hype and left with the needle still pointing upward.
The brilliant rookie right-hander for the Pittsburgh Pirates not only continued to show excellence to begin his big-league career, but he also did not allow a single hit, holding the Brewers to seven innings in a 1-0 Pirates victory. Stopped completely for. Thursday.
However, Skenes left the game after throwing 99 pitches in seven innings, and Brewers batters Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell jumped on reliever Colin Holderman for back-to-back singles in the eighth and made history.
However, Milwaukee stranded the bases loaded in the eighth when William Contreras struck out to end the inning and had to settle for a narrow loss. It ruined an excellent outing from newcomer Aaron Civale, who allowed only one run in 6 1/3 innings during his first home Brewers start.
Setting new career highs in strikeouts (11) and innings pitched (9), Skenes’ masterpiece led to the Brewers suffering their first home series loss in 11 attempts in a series against the New York Yankees on April 26–28. I came back. Skenes, who could easily make his next start in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday, struck out at least one batter in each inning but his last inning, when second baseman Nick Gonzales pitched a no-hitter. Played some tough games to save the day. ,
Skenes, who has made 11 starts this year, now has an ERA of 1.90.
Civley, in his second Brewers start since being acquired by the team from Tampa Bay, provided his best service, allowing six hits and one run, with two walks and six strikeouts. This is the second time Civley has competed with the Skanes this year; Rays won the first match 3-1.
However, former Brewers catcher Yasmani Grandal hit a one-out double over the wall in the seventh, bringing out Jack Suwinski for the only run of the game. Reliever Brian Hudson then overcame his recent struggles with a clean 1 1/2 innings of work, including a walk and a strikeout.
The Brewers fell 54–40 with Washington coming to town over the weekend for the final series before the All-Star break.
After Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell homered in the eighth against Colin Holderman, Pirates relievers bounced back to strike out Andrew Monasterio and Blake Perkins. Bryce Turang walked, allowing All-Star starter William Contreras to walk into a huge spot, but he swung on strike three and missed, leaving the bases loaded.
The Pirates lead remained 1–0 in the top of the ninth, with Christian Yelich, Willie Adams and Sal Fralick on the mound and Elvis Peguero on the mound for the top half.
Paul Skenes was not expected to be pulled after the Pirates blew a tenuous 1-0 lead after throwing 99 pitches in seven innings.
The Phenom allowed one walk and hit one batter, but struck out a career-high 11. Reliever Colin Holderman checked in with extra pressure on the no-hitter, and Jake Bauers promptly greeted him with a clean single on the second pitch.
The no-hitter is gone, but what about the lead?
Pittsburgh second baseman Nick Gonzalez has had a few tougher-than-average games, but Paul Skenes has now pitched seven no-hit innings against the Brewers. Pittsburgh leads 1-0 and we’re in eighth place.
The good news is that the Brewers didn’t destroy that frame; This is the first time that Milwaukee has not been shut out in any innings of the ‘Skins today. The bad news is that his pitch numbers were barely affected. With the no-hitter intact on 99 pitches, it seems pretty certain he’ll get a shot in the eighth, although there is some movement in the Pirates bullpen.
Yasmani Grandal, who is batting just .182 with a .510 OPS this year, torched his old team with a one-out double against Aaron Civale, scoring Jack Suwinski with the game’s first run. Pittsburgh now has a 1-0 lead heading into the seventh.
Suwinski narrowly beat what could have been a double play just seconds earlier. The Brewers decided not to challenge the close call, and after three pitches, Suwinski was sliding ahead of the throw at the plate.
Civley has been good, but he is showing some cracks in the seventh, allowing a single, fielder’s choice, double and walk against the bottom of the Pirates’ order (plus leadoff man Andrew McCutchen), taking him out of the game. It happens.
Arguably, Grandal was one of Milwaukee’s best players during the 2019 season.
With Paul Skenes on only 93 pitches through six no-hit innings, it looks like he’ll be back for at least the seventh. The Brewers will either have to solve that puzzle or find some magic against the bullpen.
Brian Hudson, who was going through a tough time in the last three matches after a strong start to the season, is in relief.
After six innings, Paul Skenes is having a career day. Through 93 pitches, he has a career-high 11 strikeouts and only one walk.
He has not given up a single hit yet.
However, Civley is maintaining momentum. He has given up four hits and a walk on 82 pitches, but he has also given up six hits.
Despite the hits, the Brewers’ defense kept Pittsburgh from scoring.
Bryce Turang, in particular, has been everywhere, stopping a line drive out of the air in one game and securing a speedy ground ball in the next.
Both starting pitchers have been great to start the games.
In his first home start, Civley has five strikeouts and only allowed two hits and one walk.
For the Pirates, Skenes is living up to his All-Star selection. He has already struck out seven with just one walk and no hits.
He almost denied a home run to William Contreras, who hit a ball to left field. The ball went over the fence but hit the yellow foul line left of the pillar, allowing Skenes to hit his eighth home run of the season.
However, the Brewers have put Skeens to work for his strikeouts. The rookie right-hander is already at 63 pitches, while Civley has 44 pitches.
The Pirates returned catcher and former Brewer, Yasmani Grandal, to the batting order in place of Joey Bart, who had hit a grand slam in Pittsburgh’s 12–2 victory in the series opener. Shortstop Oneil Cruz also appeared Monday after missing the last game with a hamstring injury.
The Brewers are going into a game with a typical defensive outfield where fly-ball pitcher Aaron Civale is making his first start at home. This is the first time the Brewers have started a game with this alignment since Mitchell’s return from injury a week and a half ago.
Aaron Civley, starting pitcher
Brewers vs. Nationals, Friday 7:10 pm, MILWAUKEE RHP Freddy Peralta (6-4, 3.95) vs. Washington TBA. Broadcast: TV – Bally Sports Wisconsin. Radio – AM-620.
Brewers vs. Nationals, Saturday 3:10 PM, Milwaukee LHP Dallas Keuchel (0-0, 4.61) vs. Washington LHP Mitchell Pekar (5-5, 3.44). Broadcast: TV – Bally Sports Wisconsin. Radio – AM-620.
Brewers vs. Nationals, Sunday 1:10 p.m., Milwaukee RHP Colin Rea (8-3, 3.81) vs. Washington RHP Jake Irvin (7-7, 3.13). Broadcast: TV – Bally Sports Wisconsin. Radio – AM-620.
This post was published on 07/11/2024 1:33 pm
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