Paul Skenes delivered another excellent start and Andrew McCutchen brought home the game-winning run for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies to complete the weekend sweep at PNC Park.

Paul Skenes again pitched into the eighth for Pittsburgh before Andrew McCutchen came through with a go-ahead single that inning, helping the Pirates complete a three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 2-1 win.

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes excelled in against the Philadelphia Phillies for the second time this season in his most recent outing at PNC Park. Skenes pitched 7.2 innings,

The lone run came on Kyle Schwarber’s solo homer in the first inning Saturday. In seven games without Bryce Harper, the Phillies are now 1-6.

Henry Davis hit a tiebreaking solo home run in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia on Saturday after the slumping Phillies placed star first baseman Bryce Harper on the injured list before the game with right wrist inflammation.

The Pittsburgh Pirates made two important changes to their lineup for the second game of their series vs. the Miami Marlins at PNC Park. Henry Davi

The Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates close out their 3-game series in Pittsburgh Sunday from PNC Park.

Pirates Sweep Phillies Behind Another Stellar Paul Skenes Start

Relief pitching miscues are costing the Phillies big time. The front office is expected to be active in looking for pitchers to add to the mix ahead of next month's MLB trade deadline.