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Paul Skenes was the lone bright spot in a season to forget for the Pittsburgh Pirates and he ended 2025 on a high note, setting a franchise record for most strikeouts in a season by a right-handed pitcher.

Skenes had seven strikeouts as he allowed no runs on four hits against the Cincinnati Reds in his final scheduled start of the year. The Pirates defeated their National League Central opponent 4-3 in 11 innings. Of course, he did it with his girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, watching at Great American Ballpark.

He finished the year with a 1.97 ERA and 216 strikeouts for the year. The Pirates announced during the game that he set the mark for most strikeouts in a single season by a righty. Bob Veale and Oliver Perez each had mo

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