Pirates ace Paul Skenes flirts with no-hitter in latest gem as his historically great stretch continues

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, 23, came close to throwing a no-hitter in his latest start, continuing an historically dominant stretch to begin his career. Skenes has maintained a sub-2.00 ERA across his first 64 career starts, a remarkable achievement in professional baseball. His consistent excellence has established him as one of the most impressive young pitchers in recent MLB history.