Are we too late to the party?

Pirates rookie Paul Skenes has fallen back to Earth after a scorching start.

Skenes (1.78 June ERA and 1.59 in July) gave up four runs to the Dodgers out west in his last start.

The Bucs have lost 10 straight and have removed themselves from postseason contention.

The Mariners visit the Steel City.

Animal abuser Logan Gilbert was guilty of whipping the Mutts at Seattle, blanking them for seven innings.

Last time Gilbert pitched on the road, he was the victim of a beating, coughing up seven runs in just 2 ²/₃ at Fenway.

Boston’s finest are still investigating.

We haven’t backed Skenes all year.

Are we too late?

Play $50 on the Pirates.

Skenes isn’t the only one who fell back to Earth. We did.

The Brewers jumped Jack Flaherty in the opening frame.

Down 3-0, the Dodgers came back and took a 4-3 lead, but Dan Hudson did his best Jack Flaherty impression and gave up three runs in the eighth inning.

Final: 6-4.

Loss takes us to -551 jayjohnstones.