The Pirates lose a seventh straight Paul Skenes start on a controversial ending in Colorado - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A controversial ending in a close game between the Pirates and Rockies has fans and analysts debating the call.
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📍 How it ended
The Rockies defeated the Pirates 2-1 in a pitchers' duel. The game ended on a rare and controversial play that resulted in a seventh straight loss for Paul Skenes.
Following these defeats, the Pirates made MLB history.
Epilogue added 9d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The Pittsburgh Pirates lost their seventh consecutive game started by pitcher Paul Skenes. The loss came in a 2-1 game against the Colorado Rockies, marked by a disputed ending.
Coverage emphasizes the unusual nature of the game-ending play. The Denver Post, CBS Sports, MLB.com, Purple Row and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette all discuss the controversial call.
The next steps involve potential reviews or statements from the league regarding the call. Fans and analysts await further clarification on the rules involved in the play.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 25d ago.
Quick answers
What was the final score of the Pirates-Rockies game?
The final score was 2-1 in favor of the Rockies.
How many consecutive losses have the Pirates had in games started by Paul Skenes?
The Pirates have lost seven consecutive games started by Paul Skenes.
Which outlets are covering the controversial ending?
The Denver Post, CBS Sports, MLB.com, Purple Row and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette are all covering the controversial ending.
Coverage (6)
- Pirates Make MLB History After Defeats to Rockies Sports Illustrated · 26d ago
- Sugano and the Rockies sink Skenes and the Pirates in a 2-1 pitchers’ duel Purple Row · 26d ago
- Breaking down that bizarre game-ending play in the Pirates-Rockies game CBS Sports · 26d ago
- Bizarre ending gives Rockies’ 2-1 win over Pirates and ace Paul Skenes The Denver Post · 26d ago
- What just happened?! Explaining rare call that ended Pirates-Rockies thriller MLB.com · 26d ago
- The Pirates lose a seventh straight Paul Skenes start on a controversial ending in Colorado Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 26d ago
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