On Thursday afternoon, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes showcased his dominance by holding the Milwaukee Brewers hitless through seven innings in just his 11th big-league start. Skenes struck out 11 batters and walked only one before being removed due to pitch count restrictions. Manager Derek Shelton's decision to pull Skenes after 99 pitches has sparked debate, but the young pitcher himself supported the move, showing trust in his bullpen. Despite the conservative workload management by the Pirates, Skenes has excelled with a remarkable 1.90 ERA for the season. His impressive performance on Thursday marked him as the second pitcher in history to achieve multiple hitless starts with over 11 strikeouts early in his career. The win against the Brewers puts Pittsburgh in a good position in the National League wild-card race with a record of 45-48.