Sure, the Cubs are going to have frustrating losses when the offense doesn’t come through, but so far in 2025 the team has built up a great reputation at the plate. The lineup is deep, the players can hit for power and run the bases better than anyone else. Pirates’ starter Paul Skenes learned just how good the Cubs offense is this year during Thursday’s series finale in Pittsburgh.
The Cubs won 8-3, taking two of three from the Pirates with one of the best pitchers in MLB on the mound. Skenes was only able to go five innings, his shortest outing of the season and for the first time in his career the talented right-handed pitcher allowed three home runs in a start.
Paul Skenes has allowed 3 HR this inning. He had never allowed 3 HR in a *start* prior to today.
— nugget chef (@jayhaykid) May
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