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Phillies swept in Pittsburgh as offense continues to slump

The Phillies lost 2-1 to the Pirates, extending their slide to nine losses in ten games, while a sputtering offense raises concerns ahead of their next series.

By Published · 6:58 AM · Updated · 1 min read
Phillies swept in Pittsburgh as offense continues to slump

Key points

  • Philadelphia fell 2-1 to Pittsburgh, marking their fifth straight loss.
  • Andrew McCutchen delivered the go‑ahead single in the eighth inning.
  • Pirates starter Paul Skenes struck out seven in 2/3 innings, lowering his ERA to .88.
  • Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez allowed two runs over seven innings with nine strikeouts.
  • The Phillies head home to face the Cubs with Zack Wheeler slated to start.

The Philadelphia Phillies dropped their fifth straight game Sunday, falling 2-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The Pirates completed a three-game sweep, with Andrew McCutchen’s go-ahead single in the eighth sealing the win and sending the Phillies to their ninth loss in ten games.

Paul Skenes dominated on the mound for Pittsburgh, holding Philadelphia to just one unearned run over 2/3 innings and lowering his ERA to.88. He racked up seven strikeouts and allowed only two hits before Braxton Ashcraft came in to secure his first major league win. Jared Triolo gave the Pirates an early lead with an RBI double in the second inning.

Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez pitched well, striking out nine and allowing two runs over seven innings, but the offense continued to sputter. The Phillies have scored just one run in four of their last five games and are hitting .189 during their recent 10-game slide.

Next up, the Phillies return home to face the Cubs, with Zack Wheeler set to start Monday. The Pirates open a series against the Marlins, sending Mike Burrows to the mound.

Your questions, answered

What was the final score of the Phillies vs. Pirates game?

The Pirates won 2-1 over the Phillies.

Who recorded the win for the Pirates?

Reliever Braxton Ashcraft earned his first major‑league win for Pittsburgh.

When do the Phillies play next and who will start?

They return home to play the Cubs on Monday with Zack Wheeler scheduled to start.

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