Paul Skenes again pitched into the eighth for Pittsburgh before Andrew McCutchen came through with a go-ahead single that inning, helping the Pirates complete a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 2-1 win.

A series sweep had eluded the Pittsburgh Pirates entering Sunday in what’s been a disappointing 2025 campaign. But after two straight wins against their cross state rival Philadelphia Phillies, a sweep was within grasp at PNC Park.

Paul Skenes allowed one unearned run and two hits with seven strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings, but didn't pick up the win in a 2-1 victory for the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Philadelphia Phillies