Pirates starter allows seven earned runs in four innings during 10-6 loss to Phillies

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes pitched four innings and allowed a season-high seven earned runs in a 10-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night. Skenes (6-8) threw 35 pitches during a five-run second inning that included Trea Turner's three-run home run.

He also surrendered a home run to Brandon Marsh in the third inning. Pirates third baseman Nick Gonzales fielded a bases-loaded grounder but threw the ball off runner Alec Bohm's hand, allowing two runs to score. Bryce Harper's liner was misjudged by left fielder Tyler Callihan for a two-run double.

Pitching duel falls short of expectations The matchup between Skenes and Philadelphia starter Zack Wheeler took place on a humid night with temperatures in the 90s. Neither pitcher reached his usual level of performance. Skenes said after the game that he did not execute well and fell behind in counts.

"I didn't execute very well," Skenes said. "That's really what it comes down to. " Turner said the Phillies lineup kept pressure on Skenes throughout the outing. "I think we've got a good team," Turner said. " Pirates manager Don Kelly said the baserunner did a good job getting in the way on the errant throw in the second inning.

Skenes has not recorded a win in his last nine starts since May 12.