PITTSBURGH -- There’s a case to be made that Paul Skenes ’ first 50 starts have been some of the most anticipated and talked about for a starting pitcher in the game's history. There’s also a case to be made that his first 50 starts have yielded some of the best results as well.

Skenes made career start No. 50 at PNC Park Sunday against the Rockies and turned in yet another gem, striking out seven over seven scoreless innings. He allowed three hits and did not walk a batter.

The performance lowered his career ERA to 2.02. Since the start of the Live Ball Era in 1920, the only starting pitcher with a lower ERA through his first 50 starts is Vida Blue, who recorded a 2.01 clip from 1969-1972.

Skenes is also trying to join Dwight Gooden as the only pitchers to win Rookie of the Year and

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