Paul Skenes Ruins Payton Tolle's Debut in 4-2 Victory
Neil and DiNardo break down the Pirates’ 4–2 win in Boston, spoiling Payton Tolle’s debut as Paul Skenes steadied the ship and Andrew McCutchen delivered the go-ahead knock. They hit Henry Davis’ work behind the plate, a lockdown bullpen, and the ongoing search for lineup consistency, with some quick waiver buzz mixed in. Powered by Primanti Bros.
North Shore Nine: A Pittsburgh Pirates Podcast
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Show Notes
The Pirates rallied late in Boston to beat the Red Sox 4–2, spoiling rookie Payton Tolle’s debut. Neil and DiNardo break down the marquee matchup of Paul Skenes vs. Tolle: Skenes didn’t have his very best but stayed icy—6 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 6 K on 95 pitches—working through some shaky defense (rough night for IKF, and a drop in CF) and a Roman Anthony homer. Andrew McCutchen carried the offense (3-for-3, BB, two doubles) with the go-ahead two-run double, while Nick Gonzales chipped in two hits.
They also dive into Henry Davis’ night (tough at-bats but stellar behind the plate, nabbed a runner), and a lights-out bullpen trio: Dauri Moreta’s nine-pitch seventh, Isaac Mattson continuing his breakout (now down to a 1.95 ERA), and Dennis “Mr. Efficient” Santana striking out two to close (ERA down around 2.33). Plus: quick talk on waiver buzz (IKF, Tommy Pham).
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