Saturday’s Cubs-Pirates game went into a rain delay in the top of the fifth inning after a wild start to the inning. The game is slated to resume at 7 p.m. (CT). Rookie sensation Paul Skenes allowed a double from Mike Tauchman and an infield single to Seiya Suzuki. Kyle Nicholas came in for a relief appearance. He struck out...
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Paul Skenes made an impressive big league debut, striking out seven in four-plus innings against the Chicago Cubs.
J.D. Martinez's homer in the bottom of the 9th inning ended the Braves' no-hit bid.
Christian Scott had another strong start in his Citi Field debut but the Mets were one out away from being no-hit as they fell to the Atlanta Braves, 4-1, on Saturday afternoon.