Paul Skenes didn't throw a no-hitter on Tuesday night, but the reigning NL Cy Young winner still carved his name into the Pirates' history books with a performance that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Facing the Colorado Rockies, Skenes was absolutely electric, firing eight shutout innings to lead Pittsburgh to a 3-1 victory. The 2024 Cy Young winner came out of the gates on fire, striking out the first six batters he faced—a feat that immediately set the tone for the night. He struck out the side again in the sixth inning, and the no-hit bid remained intact until the seventh, when Mickey Moniak finally broke through with a one-out single.

By the time Skenes handed the ball over to Gregory Soto in the ninth, he had racked up 10 strikeouts—a season high for the young ace. Soto, despite allowing a run, locked down his fourth save of the season to seal the win.

According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Skenes became the first Pirates pitcher in the Expansion Era (since 1961) to strike out the side at least three times in a single game. It's the kind of stat that underscores just how dominant the 22-year-old has been.

The win improved Skenes' record to 6-2 and dropped his ERA to a sparkling 1.98. He's now opened May with 16 straight scoreless innings and has allowed just six earned runs over his last eight starts combined. For a Pirates team searching for consistency, Skenes has been a steadying force every fifth day.

Next up for the two-time All-Star? A Sunday start against the Philadelphia Phillies at home—and if his recent form is any indication, more history could be on the horizon.