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Skenes vs Wheeler Pitching Showdown | Wilmington News
The Pirates sit at .500 but trail their division by 10.5 games, with offense improving but pitching shaky—only Paul Skenes, despite a slightly elevated ERA, remains their reliable ace. Facing the surging Phillies, who’ve flipped from cellar-dwellers to division contenders after firing their manager, Skenes takes the mound against Zack Wheeler, a dominant force (8-1, 2.03 ERA) who’s crushed the Pirates before. With Wheeler’s recent dominance and Skenes’ ability to learn and adapt, the under 3.5 runs through five innings looks smart—betting on a low-scoring duel between two elite pitchers…
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