NS9 Postgame Show: Pirates Waste Another Paul Skenes Start | Cubs Win 8–3

Paul Skenes wasn’t himself, and the Pirates let another one slip away. On this NS9 Postgame Show powered by Primanti Bros., Ryan and Doug break down the Pirates’ 8–3 loss to the Cubs in the series rubber match at PNC Park. Skenes walked four, gave up three homers in one inning, and looked uncharacteristically off—all while the offense once again failed to pick him up. The guys talk about Don Kelly’s bullpen management in Derek Shelton’s absence, the continued struggles from the bottom of the order, and how the Pirates just can’t afford to waste Skenes starts like this. Is this team ever going to step up around their ace? Or are we doomed to watch this same movie all year? Hit subscribe for more Pirates postgame shows, interviews, and rants from the NS9 crew. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myspreadshop.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m ►BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/northshorenine.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.