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Skenes throws seven no-hit innings, but Holderman surrenders hit in eighth against Pirates
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    Skenes throws seven no-hit innings, but Holderman surrenders hit in eighth against Pirates

    MILWAUKEE — Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Paul Skenes allowed no hits through seven innings against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday but left-hander Colin Holderman started the eighth and gave up a single to the first batter, Jake Bauers.

    Skenes, a 22-year-old All-Star who was making his 11th start, threw 99 pitches. He has struck out 11 batters and walked one.

    Skenes (5-0) put two runners on base with two outs in the second inning, hitting one batter and walking another. Andruw Monasterio stayed alive for eight pitches, but struck out.

    No other Brewer has reached base.

    The Pirates led 1-0 when Skenes was replaced.

    In the third inning, William Contreras hit a foul ball into the second deck that just missed the left field foul pole. He pushed Skenes to 10 pitches before striking out.

    In the seventh inning, second baseman Nick Gonzales chased down a 236-foot popup from Willy Adames, narrowly missing a collision with center fielder Jack Suwinski. Skenes threw six pitches in the seventh.

    Skenes didn’t touch 100 mph until his 23rd pitch, which struck out Adames looking in the second inning. He entered the game with 78 strikeouts in 59⅓ innings, having thrown 74 pitches of 100 mph or more.

    Skenes allowed no hits in six innings in his second start on May 17 at the Cubs.

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    In a thrilling matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitcher Skene delivered a stellar performance by throwing seven no-hit innings. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as Skene dominated the Pirates lineup, striking out batters left and right with his impressive pitching skills.

    However, the excitement came to a halt in the eighth inning when Holderman took over the mound. Despite Skene’s incredible performance, Holderman struggled to maintain the no-hitter, ultimately surrendering a hit to the Pirates. The hit broke up what could have been a historic moment for Skene and the team.

    While it was disappointing to see the no-hitter slip away, Skene’s performance was nothing short of impressive. His dominance on the mound showcased his talent and skill as a pitcher, leaving fans and teammates in awe of his abilities.

    As for Holderman, it was a tough break to give up the hit in the eighth inning. However, baseball is a game of highs and lows, and every pitcher faces challenges on the mound. It’s important for Holderman to learn from this experience and come back stronger in future games.

    Overall, the game against the Pirates was a rollercoaster of emotions for fans and players alike. Skene’s outstanding performance will be remembered as one of the highlights of the season, while Holderman’s resilience in the face of adversity will serve as a lesson in perseverance for the team.