MLB roundup: Pirates power past Cubs in Paul Skenes' debut
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Paul Skenes struck out seven over four-plus innings in his highly anticipated major league debut and the Pittsburgh Pirates hit five home runs in a 10-9 victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Saturday.
Skenes threw 17 pitches of 100 mph or more and gave up three runs on six hits and two walkswhile throwing 84 pitches in all. He was staked to a 6-1