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Skenes dominates, bats explode late in win

By Eric Bowserin Pittsburgh

Forget the opening day start in New York. After the Pirates were shut out Monday night, Paul Skenes did exactly what's expected of him as the team got back into the win column Tuesday night over the Padres, 7-1, at PNC Park.Read More

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