Randy Arozarena homered, George Kirby tossed 6 1/3 crisp innings and the Seattle Mariners shut out the punchless Pirates for the third straight game, winning 1-0 as Pittsburgh wasted another strong start by All-Star Paul Skenes.

Randy Arozarena homered and George Kirby outdueled Paul Skenes as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 Sunday afternoon.

George Kirby tossed 6 1/3 strong innings, Randy Arozarena homered and the Seattle Mariners beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 to complete a three-game sweep.

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Paul Skenes, who was named a National League All-Star on Sunday, started the rubber match of the series in Seattle. He struck out 10 across five scoreless innings before being removed at just 78 pitches. The Pirates surrendered a home run in the sixth inning and lost the game, 1–0.

Randy Arozarena homered, George Kirby tossed 6 1/3 crisp innings and the Seattle Mariners shut out the punchless Pirates for the third straight game, winning 1-0 on Sunday as Pittsburgh wasted another strong start by All-Star Paul Skenes.

The Pittsburgh irates just had a wild ride, thanks to a back-to-back set against the Cardinals and the Mariners.