Turner, Phils blitz Skenes with 8 runs in statement win
Trea Turner’s three-run homer led a Phillies onslaught that buried Pirates ace Paul Skenes, validating an October-ready lineup against elite pitching.
Trea Turner and the Philadelphia Phillies dismantled Pirates ace Paul Skenes with eight runs in a 10-3 win, proving their offense can feast on Cy Young-caliber arms early in the season. 00 ERA and a reputation as one of baseball’s most dominant young pitchers. 2 innings.
Alec Bohm and Nick Castellanos added RBI hits, while the bullpen preserved the lead behind Craig Kimbrel’s scoreless ninth. Philadelphia’s lineup chased Skenes relentlessly, collecting 12 hits including three extra-base knocks. The win marked the Phillies’ fourth in five games and reinforced their status as NL East contenders.
