MLB roundup: Paul Skenes unhittable in Pirates' win over Brewers

The rookie Skenes (6-0), in his 11th start in the major leagues, walked one batter and matched his career-high with 11 strikeouts. Despite his impressive performance, Pittsburgh manager Derek Shelton decided to substitute him before the eighth inning, as Skenes had thrown 99 pitches (65 of which were strikes).

Colin Holderman took the mound after Skenes and allowed Milwaukee to secure their first hit immediately. Nevertheless, he prevented the Brewers from scoring, and Aroldis Chapman closed the game with a flawless ninth inning to earn his fourth save of the season.

Yasmani Grandal's RBI double in the seventh inning was all the offense that Pittsburgh required. Andrew McCutchen contributed by going 1-for-2 with two walks for the Pirates.

The Phillies defeated the Dodgers with a score of 5-1 as Brandon Marsh contributed with a home run, triple, and two RBIs. Trea Turner also hit a home run and a single, while Kyle Schwarber added a solo homer for the Phillies.

Phillies' starter Aaron Nola pitched six innings, allowing one run on four hits with nine strikeouts and two walks. This victory marked the first series sweep against the Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park since 2008.

Cubs secured an 8-0 win against the Orioles with Justin Steele pitching seven shutout innings and Seiya Suzuki driving in runs with three extra-base hits. Dansby Swanson also homered and contributed with a single. Baltimore's Albert Suarez gave up four runs on six hits in five innings.

The Cubs shut out the Orioles with a score of 8-0, thanks to Justin Steele's impressive seven shutout innings and Seiya Suzuki's three extra-base hits that drove in runs.

The Cubs finished a three-game sweep in Baltimore, with Steele (2-3) allowing only three hits after his first career complete game last week. Dansby Swanson also contributed with a home run and an RBI single.

Baltimore's Albert Suarez (5-3) struggled, giving up four runs on six hits in five innings.

The Reds defeated the Rockies 8-1, with Tyler Stephenson hitting a three-run homer and a two-run shot. Santiago Espinal, Spencer Steer, and Jonathan India also contributed to the win.

Reds starter Hunter Greene allowed one run and two hits over six innings. The Blue Jays won 5-3 against the Giants, with Kevin Gausman making a successful return to the Bay Area and Danny Jansen and Spencer Horwitz hitting home runs. Zach Pop and Chad Green also contributed to the win.

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the San Francisco Giants with a score of 5-3. Kevin Gausman had a successful return to the Bay Area, and both Danny Jansen and Spencer Horwitz hit home runs.

This win marks the second consecutive victory for Toronto over San Francisco in the series finale. Gausman, with a record of 7-8, overcame a two-run home run by Heliot Ramos in the first inning to secure the win in his first appearance at the site where he was a 2021 All-Star for the Giants.

He allowed just two runs on six hits over seven innings. Zach Pop threw a 1-2-3 eighth inning, and Chad Green pitched around a Mike Yastrzemski homer in the ninth for his fifth save, helping the Blue Jays rebound from an opening loss for a road-series win, just as they had in Seattle to start their nine-game Western swing.