Dominates Nationals with Six Strikeouts to Earn Third Win

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes lived up to his Cy Young favorite status on Monday, earning his third win of the season (3-1) against the Washington Nationals. Skenes allowed just one run on one hit and one walk while striking out six over six dominant innings. The performance solidified his position as the Pirates' rotation anchor. Skenes noted he is benefiting from increased run support this season, allowing him to pitch with more freedom compared to last year's narrow margins.