Paul Skenes Lasts 0.2 Innings In Opening Day 11-7 Loss To Mets

The 2026 season is underway, and the Pirates wasted no time delivering chaos. Doug and DiNardo react to an ugly 11-7 Opening Day loss to the Mets, headlined by a shocking early exit from Paul Skenes, defensive issues that immediately raised concerns, and a bullpen performance that couldn’t stop the bleeding. They break down Oneil Cruz’s rough day in the field, the walks piling up on the mound, and why so many of the Pirates’ biggest question marks showed up in Game 1.