Paul Skenes showcased his versatility on the mound, delivering a strong 7.0-inning performance that didn’t rely solely on strikeouts, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates secure a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, thus snapping their four-game losing streak. The Pirates managed to jump to an early lead, thanks to a clutch two-out RBI single from Adam Frazier, scoring Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Notably, Oneil Cruz contributed significantly with a towering home run in the fifth inning, marking his second of the season.