In a significant moment for the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitcher Paul Skenes and catcher Henry Davis made history as the first battery in Major League Baseball to consist of players selected first overall in the draft. Skenes, who rebounded impressively from a rough outing, pitched six innings allowing only two runs and striking out six, leading the Pirates to a 10-3 victory over the Nationals. Davis stepped up as the catcher after Endy Rodriguez sustained an injury, potentially opening doors for more playing time as the season progresses.
Paul Skenes and Henry Davis made history as the first pitcher/catcher battery in MLB history to be composed of players drafted first overall.
Skenes allowed two runs, one earned, while striking out six, helping the Pirates break a three-game losing streak with a 10-3 victory.
Davis stepped in as catcher after Endy Rodriguez's injury, bringing hope for more starts this season as the team's catching situation evolves.
Despite Skenes' past struggles, he excelled on the mound against the Nationals, proving he can bounce back effectively even after a tough loss.
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