MLB roundup: Paul Skenes fans 9 as Pirates blank Dodgers

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Pirates 3, Dodgers 0 – Paul Skenes Shines in Los Angeles

Paul Skenes struck out nine over 6 1/3 scoreless innings to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Skenes (3-2) threw a career-high 108 pitches and outdueled Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who entered with an 18-inning scoreless streak. Oneil Cruz delivered an RBI single to spark a two-run fifth inning as the Pirates continued their solid road trip.

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Nationals 5, Mets 4 – James Wood Lifts Washington in the Ninth

James Wood singled home the winning run with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Washington Nationals over the New York Mets, snapping the Mets’ seven-game winning streak. Washington completed a dramatic rally after a triple play highlighted earlier defensive brilliance.

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Blue Jays 4, Yankees 2 – Toronto Rallies Late

Alejandro Kirk hit a two-run double in the ninth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to snap a five-game skid and defeat the New York Yankees. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added a homer for Toronto, while the Yankees lost despite Oswaldo Cabrera’s tying hit in the seventh.

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Royals 2, Astros 0 – Kansas City Extends Win Streak

Seth Lugo pitched eight shutout innings and Bobby Witt Jr. extended his hitting streak to 17 games as the Royals shut down the Houston Astros 2-0. Kansas City has now won five straight games and continues to surge early in the season.

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Additional Scores

Red Sox-Guardians, ppd. – Rain washes out the series opener in Cleveland.

Braves 8, Diamondbacks 2 – Chris Sale cruises as Atlanta dominates.

Rays 1, Padres 0 – Shane Baz tosses seven scoreless innings.

Rangers 2, Giants 0 – Nathan Eovaldi outduels Justin Verlander.

Marlins 8, Mariners 4 – Jesus Sanchez powers Miami past Seattle.

Cubs 4, Phillies 0 – Colin Rea leads Chicago after long rain delay.

Twins 11, Angels 4 – Trevor Larnach and Byron Buxton lead the offensive outburst.

Cardinals 3, Brewers 2 – St. Louis edges Milwaukee in tight contest.

Reds 8, Rockies 7 – Spencer Steer and Noelvi Marte shine in Cincinnati win.

Athletics 6, White Sox 5 – Jacob Wilson sparks A’s rally.

Orioles-Tigers, ppd. – Rain postpones the game in Detroit.

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