In a thrilling pitchers' duel, Paul Skenes showcased his remarkable talent, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-0 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 22-year-old Skenes, coming off a stellar Rookie of the Year season, struck out nine batters over 6⅓ scoreless innings, dazzling onlookers with his fastball reaching 99.4 mph and a devastating curveball. His only hiccup came when Freddie Freeman hit a double, but that was quickly overshadowed by Skenes’ overall dominance, as he generated 18 swings and misses on the night.

Dodgers' ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who entered the game with a league-leading ERA of 1.06, struggled against the Pirates, allowing four walks and failing to establish his command. This performance marked the first time the Dodgers have faced a three-game losing streak since August, with their hitting woes persisting. Michael Conforto emphasized the need for the team to rally as they try to find their rhythm offensively, but with the Pirates' bullpen backing Skenes in their strong relief outing, the Dodgers found little respite.