Skenes' Rain-Shortened Start as Pirates Lose in 13 Innings

Bucs reliever Yohan Ramirez gives up 2-run homer in 13th to fall to Orioles

Apr. 19, 2026 at 2:20am

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Pirates starter Paul Skenes had a strong outing cut short by a rain delay in the 4th inning, as the Bucs went on to lose 8-7 in 13 innings to the Orioles. Reliever Yohan Ramirez gave up a 2-run homer in the 13th to Cedric Mullins that proved to be the difference.

Why it matters

Skenes was making his start on NL Cy Young Award bobblehead day, and the rain delay ended his outing prematurely. The loss drops the Pirates to 10-8 on the season as they continue to battle in the NL Central.

The details

Skenes was rolling before the rain delay, striking out 5 batters in 4 scoreless innings. After the delay, the Orioles scored 5 runs to take a 5-4 lead. The Pirates tied it in the 8th, but Ramirez couldn't hold the Orioles in the 13th, giving up a 2-run homer to Mullins that proved to be the difference.

  • The rain delay started with two outs in the 4th inning.
  • Skenes' outing ended after the rain delay, with 4 scoreless innings, 3 hits, 0 walks, and 5 strikeouts.
  • Ramirez gave up the go-ahead 2-run homer to Mullins in the top of the 13th inning.

The players

Paul Skenes

The Pirates' starting pitcher, who was making his start on NL Cy Young Award bobblehead day.

Yohan Ramirez

The Pirates' reliever who gave up the go-ahead 2-run homer in the 13th inning.

Cedric Mullins

The Orioles' outfielder who hit the decisive 2-run homer in the 13th inning.

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What they’re saying

“'Congrats to the Pens,' said Pirates manager Don Kelly. 'They had an unbelievable season when I don't think a lot of people expected them to. I think Dan [Muse] did a great job over there and the players and excited for the city of Pittsburgh, the fans and everything that means to the city.'”

— Don Kelly, Pirates Manager

What’s next

The Pirates will look to bounce back in the series finale on Sunday, with RHP Mitch Keller scheduled to face off against Orioles LHP Shane McClanahan.

The takeaway

Despite Skenes' strong start being cut short by the rain delay, the Pirates' bullpen couldn't hold the lead, leading to a tough extra-inning loss. The team will need to regroup quickly as they continue their battle in the NL Central division.