Skenes, Davis Historic Battery Leads Pirates Past Nationals 10-3

In a historic matchup, Paul Skenes and Henry Davis led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 10-3 victory over the Washington Nationals, becoming the first pitcher-catcher battery in Major League history comprised of players selected first overall in the draft. Skenes, who bounced back from a poor previous start, pitched six innings, allowing two runs and striking out six, while Davis, replacing an injured starter, contributed a hit. The Pirates capitalized on a strong offensive performance, scoring early and maintaining their lead despite committing three errors. Skenes' performance continues to build on his 2024 NL Rookie of the Year achievements, while Davis, despite his struggles with a .188 batting average, showed promise in this critical game. This victory allowed the Pirates to snap a three-game losing streak, improving their season record to 6-11. The game highlighted the potential of both players, as Skenes aims for more records in his burgeoning career.