The day also included news of a startling statistical pace for starting pitcher Paul Skenes that hasn't been seen from a Pirates hurler since 1913. Skenes is on pace for an 8+ WAR (wins above replacement) year, a feat not accomplished by a Pittsburgh player since Babe Adams in 1913.

Skenes told reporters that he went out to talk with the crew because he was bored and added that he might have been researching his next career, telling the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Noah Hiles he would love to cut grass when his baseball career is over.

The St. Louis Cardinals visit the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday afternoon in the final game of their 3-game series.