Paul Skenes endured his worst outing of the season on Wednesday night, surrendering seven earned runs in just four innings. The Philadelphia Phillies capitalized on his lack of command to secure a 10-6 victory. Trea Turner provided much of the damage with a three-run homer, leaving the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner searching for answers.

This performance marks a concerning stretch for the Pirates ace. Since his victory on May 12, Skenes has failed to win in nine consecutive starts. His season record has slipped to 6-8 while his ERA has climbed to 3.62. The pitcher admitted he struggled with execution, frequently leaving pitches over the plate against a potent Philadelphia lineup.

Defensive lapses and poor pitch sequencing compounded the night for Pittsburgh. A throwing error by Nick Gonzales during a bases-loaded situation allowed extra runs to score early in the second inning. Skenes surrendered several hits before exiting the game, unable to match the efficiency shown by his counterpart, Zack Wheeler. The Pirates offense failed to overcome the early deficit.