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Pirates' Skenes Struggles in Opening Day Loss to Mets

4/10/2026

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Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates failed to complete the first inning on Opening Day against the New York Mets, allowing five runs in an 11-7 loss.
Oneil Cruz's defensive error contributed to the early trouble.
Pirates manager Don Kelly emphasized Skenes' health as a priority and noted they removed him after 37 pitches.

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Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates failed to complete the first inning on Opening Day against the New York Mets, allowing five runs in an 11-7 loss.
Oneil Cruz's defensive error contributed to the early trouble.
Pirates manager Don Kelly emphasized Skenes' health as a priority and noted they removed him after 37 pitches.