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Pirates’ Paul Skenes Autographs, Dodgers Rally 10-Run Win

6/10/2026

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Summary

Skenes Signs Autographs

U.S. pitcher Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates ace) visited Ingomar Little League in Wexford, Pennsylvania, on June 9, 2026, to sign autographs.
He had a 6-5 record, 2.83 ERA and 82 strikeouts, yet was winless in five starts with a 4.50 ERA since May 17.
After Skenes left, the Dodgers scored ten runs in the seventh to win 12-2.
Skenes called the outing “just a game” while Livvy Dunne posted video on TikTok.

Summary

Pirates Bullpen Collapses

The Pirates’ bullpen posted a 4.33 ERA, ranking 19th, after Wilber Dotel and Brandan Bidois combined for ten runs without recording an out in the seventh inning against Los Angeles.
Ben Cherington could look to Triple-A Indianapolis pitcher Isaac Mattson, who has a 2.35 ERA in eight appearances after being optioned.
The club added Rafael Flores Jr., traded Carson Fulmer to Seattle, and scratched Oneil Cruz with left-hand discomfort, day-to-day.

History

Historical Context

After the 232-day 1994–95 MLB strike ended on April 2, 1995, the shortened 144-game season forced owners to rebuild fan trust through community programs. The Pittsburgh Pirates, still emphasizing local outreach for the organization’s brand, hosted ace pitcher Paul Skenes at Ingomar Little League in June 2026, showing how post-strike engagement strategies persist in today’s MLB.

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Skenes Signs Autographs

U.S. pitcher Paul Skenes (Pittsburgh Pirates ace) visited Ingomar Little League in Wexford, Pennsylvania, on June 9, 2026, to sign autographs.
He had a 6-5 record, 2.83 ERA and 82 strikeouts, yet was winless in five starts with a 4.50 ERA since May 17.
After Skenes left, the Dodgers scored ten runs in the seventh to win 12-2.
Skenes called the outing “just a game” while Livvy Dunne posted video on TikTok.

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