Paul Skenes struck out nine and gave up three hits in six innings, Oneil Cruz and Ke’Bryan Hayes drove in two runs each, and the Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second straight game,

Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson worked six scoreless innings, giving up just one hit while walking two and strikeout four.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will try to make it two straight against the Pirates on July 26 in the second game of their series in Pittsburgh.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates took down the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 2-0 shutout victory at PNC Park, thanks to a big swing by center fielder Oneil Cruz.

PITTSBURGH — The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated outfielder Alek Thomas from the bereavement list ahead of their series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. There was no corresponding move; Thomas takes the spot vacated by outfielder Randal Grichuk, who was traded to the Kansas City Royals during the game on July 26.

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Skenes racked up eight strikeouts throughout the first four innings, including a particularly devastating punch-out against Adrian Del Castillo in the fourth inning. The Diamondba