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Skenes Nears Perfect Game, Pirates Top Brewers 6-0

PUBLISHED Apr 24, 2026, 11:42 PM ET

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MILWAUKEE — On April 24, Paul Skenes retired the first 20 Milwaukee Brewers batters at American Family Field before surrendering a two-out single in the seventh, and the Pittsburgh Pirates won 6-0. Skenes completed seven innings with seven strikeouts, while Konnor Griffin hit his first major-league home run on his 20th birthday. Pittsburgh improved to 15-11 on the season and 5-2 against the NL Central; the Pirates have split their past 13 games. Skenes averaged about 97-98 mph on his four-seam and sinker and used his splitter roughly 30% of the time, and he publicly praised Griffin after Griffin's homer.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

March 30–April 1: Pirates win two of three at Great American Ball Park vs. Reds.
April 10–12: Pirates take two of three at Wrigley Field against the Cubs.
April 24: At American Family Field, Skenes retires first 20 batters; Jake Bauers breaks the perfect bid in the seventh.
April 24: Konnor Griffin hits his first MLB home run on his 20th birthday in the third inning.
After April 24: Pirates' record noted as 15-11 overall and 5-2 vs. NL Central in postgame reporting.

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Skenes' near-perfect game shows the Pirates' strength this season. It's a great time to be a Pirates fan. If you're into baseball, you might want to catch their next game.

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Who Benefited

The Pittsburgh Pirates benefited from a 6-0 victory that improved their record, showcased ace Paul Skenes' dominant start, and highlighted rookie Konnor Griffin's first major-league home run on his 20th birthday.

Who Impacted

The Milwaukee Brewers suffered a shutout loss at American Family Field, surrendered key hits including Griffin's homer, and failed to produce runs against Paul Skenes' near-perfect seven-inning outing.

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