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“Dodgers Stunned: Rookie Sensation Paul Skenes Strikes Out 9, Spins Shutout in Pirates’ Upset Victory”

"Dodgers Stunned: Rookie Sensation Paul Skenes Strikes Out 9, Spins Shutout in Pirates' Upset Victory"

However, Roberts also felt Dodgers hitters helped Skenes by continuing a trend of chasing pitches out of the zone.

“I think that it’s hard to hit guys that good when you’re chasing the hitting zone vs. locking in on your own area,” Roberts added. “I thought tonight, as well as days preceding, we just are not as disciplined as we need to be in certain areas of the hitting zone.”

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Three relievers followed Skenes and kept the Dodgers off the scoreboard for the remaining 2 2/3 innings, giving up just one hit. David Bednar, back with the Pirates after being demoted to the minors in early April, struck out two in the ninth for his second save.

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