In a nearly historic moment, pitcher Paul Skenes was on the cusp of a no-hit game against the Brewers until his manager, Derek Shelton, made the controversial decision to pull him after seven innings and 99 pitches. This move backfired when reliever Colin Holderman gave up a hit in the eighth inning, ending the no-hit bid. Shelton defended his choice, citing Skenes' fatigue and declining performance in the later innings. Despite criticism from fans and analysts for not letting Skenes continue, the Pirates managed to secure a 1-0 victory. Skenes, at just 22 years old, showcased his talent by achieving two starts with six-plus hitless innings and 11-plus strikeouts in a single season, solidifying his place in baseball history.