Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates showcased a dominant performance against the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading his team to a 3-0 victory. Skenes pitched over six innings, striking out eight and allowing no earned runs, lowering his ERA to 2.39. He relied heavily on his four-seamer, which averaged 98 mph, and demonstrated exceptional control with 69 of his 108 pitches landing in the strike zone. The highlight was a stunning changeup to Tommy Edman that struck out the batter, emphasizing Skenes' prowess. Meanwhile, Dodgers’ ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggled, allowing three runs, although two were unearned, maintaining an impressive 1.06 ERA.