Skenes will start the series opener vs. the Blue Jays, battling right-handed starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. (EST). This marks the first time that Skenes has pitched against the Blue Jays in his MLB career, since making his debut on May 11, 2024.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Toronto Blue Jays for a three-game series at beautiful PNC Park. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. Out of respect to broadcast partners who have paid to carry the game, no mentions of “alternative” (read: illegal) viewing methods are allowed in our threads

The high-flying Blue Jays play the passive Pirates in Pittsburgh. Toronto’s Kevin “win one, lose one” Gausman’s career record is 110-111. Paul Skenes hasn’t given up an earned run at home in 31 innings. The Jays are 31-31 on the road. The Bucs are 34-29 at home.