Pirates rookie Paul Skenes throws six no-hit innings in second start

Paul Skenes looked so overpowering at times in his much-anticipated major league debut last week that every one of the Chicago Cubs’ six hits against him felt like a small miracle. His final line that day was mediocre, but his repertoire was electric. If the 6-foot-6 right-hander could command that nuclear fastball just a little bit better … well, baseball was going to be in for a shock.