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    Pirates
    Pittsburgh Pirates

    Pittsburgh Pirates

    15-32, 6-19 away
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    Phillies
    Philadelphia Phillies

    Philadelphia Phillies

    28-18, 17-8 home
    1Winner Icon Philadelphia Phillies
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    hittersH-ABRHRRBIAVG
    O. CruzCF
    0-4000.223
    A. McCutchenDH
    1-4000.248
    B. ReynoldsRF
    1-4000.203
    S. Horwitz1B
    1-4000.167
    K. Hayes3B
    0-3000.250
    Today's at BatsFull Player Profile
    • 1st: Hayes grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Horwitz out at second.
    • 4th: Hayes flied out to center.
    • 7th: Hayes walked.
    • 9th: Hayes struck out swinging.
    A. CanarioLF
    1-3000.229
    A. Frazier2B
    0-3000.217
    I. Kiner-FalefaSS
    1-3000.279
    H. DavisC
    1-3000.150
    pitchersIPHERBBKPC-STERA
    P. Skenes
    8.03119102-712.44
    Full Box Score

    Win Probability

    According to ESPN Analytics

    PITPHI
    Hits
    6
    3
    Home Runs
    0
    0
    Total Bases
    6
    3
    Runners LOB
    5
    3

    Game Information

    Citizens Bank Park
    Citizens Bank Park
    1:35 PM, May 18, 2025
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Attendance: 44,356
    Game Time:1:59
    • Umpires:
    • Home Plate Umpire - Derek Thomas
    • First Base Umpire - John Libka
    • Second Base Umpire - Sean Barber
    • Third Base Umpire - James Hoye

    Mick Abel outduels Skenes to win big league debut, strikes out 9 to lead Phillies over Pirates 1-0

    — Mick Abel outdueled Paul Skenes to win his major league debut, striking out nine over six innings to lead Philadelphia over the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 Sunday for a three-game sweep and the Phillies' 15th win in 20 games.
    May 18, 2025, 04:18 pm - AP
    PIT
    PHI
    123456789RHE
    000000000060
    00001000-130
    M. Abel
    win

    M. Abel1-0

    6.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 9 K, 0 BB
    P. Skenes
    loss

    P. Skenes3-5

    8.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 9 K, 1 BB
    J. Romano
    save

    J. Romano5

    1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 3 K, 0 BB

    Scoring Summary

    Inning

    PITPHI
    5thMarsh grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Castellanos scored, Kepler out at second.01
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    Betting Results
    Odds byESPN BET
    OpenMLTotalRL
    Pittsburgh PiratesPiratesPIT
    (15-32)
    (15-32, 6-19 Away)
    (15-32)
    Paul Skenes
    (5-8, 1.91)
    -110
    ML
    -125
    o8.5
    -140
    -1.5
    +135
    Philadelphia PhilliesPhilliesPHI
    (28-18)
    (28-18, 17-8 Home)
    (28-18)
    Mick Abel
    (2-2, 5.04)
    u5.5
    +120
    win outcome
    -105
    win outcome
    u8.5
    +105
    win outcome
    +1.5
    -175
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    PHI wins 3-0

    • Pirates
      4
    • Phillies
      8
    Game 1
    5/16
    • Pirates
      2
    • Phillies
      5
    Game 2
    5/17
    • Pirates
      0
    • Phillies
      1
    Game 3
    5/18

    2025 National League Central Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    Chicago6143.587-W1
    Milwaukee6143.587-L2
    Cincinnati5550.5246.5W3
    St. Louis5452.5098L1
    Pittsburgh4362.41018.5W1
    Full Standings

    2025 National League East Standings

    TeamWLPCTGBSTRK
    New York6044.577-W5
    Philadelphia6044.577-W2
    Miami5053.4859.5W4
    Atlanta4459.42715.5L4
    Washington4262.40418W1
    Full Standings

    MLB News

    Heriberto Hernandez hits go-ahead 3-run HR as Marlins beat Brewers 7-4

    Heriberto Hernandez hits go-ahead 3-run HR as Marlins beat Brewers 7-4

    — Heriberto Hernandez hit a go-ahead three-run homer and the Miami Marlins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-4 on Saturday night.
    Kwan's two-run homer lifts Guardians to 6-4 win over Royals and doubleheader split

    Kwan's two-run homer lifts Guardians to 6-4 win over Royals and doubleheader split

    — Steven Kwan hit a two-run home run, Tanner Bibee struck out eight in five innings, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 on Saturday night to earn a doubleheader split.
    Semien has game-ending hit for Rangers in 10th to beat Braves after earlier shot to helmet

    Semien has game-ending hit for Rangers in 10th to beat Braves after earlier shot to helmet

    — Marcus Semien hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Saturday night, seven innings after the second baseman took a 94.6 mph fastball to the helmet.
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