Paul Skenes, who was named a National League All-Star on Sunday, started the rubber match of the series in Seattle. He struck out 10 across five scoreless innings before being removed at just 78 pitches. The Pirates surrendered a home run in the sixth inning and lost the game, 1–0.

The Pittsburgh irates just had a wild ride, thanks to a back-to-back set against the Cardinals and the Mariners.

The Pittsburgh Pirates were swept by the Seattle Mariners over the weekend after their bats went completely cold, and they made some unique history in the process.