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Paul Skenes was lifted after just 78 pitches in five dominant innings in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 1-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.
How We Got There
Oneil Cruz aided Paul Skenes in his strong start by throwing out J.P. Crawford at home plate on Jorge Polanco’s single. Cruz’s throw came in at 105.2 mph, the fastest throw from a position player in baseball this season.
Oneil Cruz just threw the runner out from center field at 105.2 mph 🤯 pic.twitter.com/bX8VwFRMHc
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) July 6, 2025
Skenes struck out a season-high 10 batters in his five-shutout innings and didn’t issue a free pass for the fifth time this season.
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