It's well documented how tough it has been for Skenes to get a win during the regular season for the Pittsburgh Pirates. The dominant right-hander leads the National League with a 2.01 ERA. But in 20 starts, he has just four wins (and eight losses).

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes made history with an incredible performance in the All-Star Game at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes got more help from run support in the All-Star Game than he has all season. Yet, he still didn't get the win.

Fans mock the Pirates for their inability to score runs for Paul Skenes after the NL helps him out in MLB All-Star Game

Skenes made this his second All-Star start for the NL, doing so at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers, in 2024 as a rookie. He got three groundouts and allowed a walk ove

Seth Hernandez could join an elite young Pirates rotation in a few years, after Pittsburgh took him sixth overall in the 2025 MLB Draft.

The Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates are in inctedibly different positions as we enter the All-Star break of the 2025 season. Detroit is in first place in