The Colorado Rockies spent last weekend getting swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates. While Pirates rookie Bubba Chandler stole the show in his first appearance in the major leagues, he wasn't the most dominant pitcher in the series. Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak and his teammates could not break through against Paul Skenes , who put forward one of the best starts of his season.

Skenes has given his opponents fits for the last year and a half. The second-year pro is well on his way to the first National League Cy Young Award of his career. He kept it up on Saturday, limiting Moniak and the Rockies offense to just three hits. By the time his start was over, he had pitched seven innings without giving up any runs. He remains a daunting presence on the mound.

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