Paul Skenes leads Pittsburgh Pirates to 1-0 win over Los Angeles Angels

Paul Skenes pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. The win snapped a seven-start winless drought for the 2025 NL Cy Young winner.

Henry Davis provided the game's only run with a solo home run in the third inning. The Pirates secured the series win at PNC Park, marking their fourth consecutive series victory. Despite the win, some analysts have noted a decline in Skenes' average fastball velocity, which has dropped from 98.8 mph in his rookie year to 96.9 mph this season, potentially impacting his Cy Young candidacy.

Reliever Mason Montgomery earned his 10th save to finish the game. The Angels' rookie pitcher Walbert Urena pitched a complete game, allowing only one run in a tough-luck loss.