Pirates Preview: Paul Skenes makes 20th start of season against Marlins

Paul Skenes Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes watches teammates from the dugout during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

By Danny Demilio, Sports Now Group Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH — This article originally appeared on PittsburghBaseballNOW.com.

The Pittsburgh Pirates cruised to a 7-3 win over the Washington Nationals to split the four-game series at PNC Park on Sunday afternoon.

Jared Jones delivered seven-strong innings and the three different Pirates’ homered, including Michael A. Taylor, who belted the 100th homer of his career.

Up next for the Pirates (67-76) on their 10-game homestand is the Miami Marlins (54-89) for the start of a three-game series on Monday night.

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