Rays get first look at Pirates phenom Paul Skenes

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It's been an impressive start to the very young career of Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, one the team hopes continues when he takes the mound for the rubber match of their three-game series against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.

Through seven starts, Skenes (4-0, 2.29 ERA) has 53strikeouts across 39 1/3 innings, including at least seven in all but one start. He