Oneil Cruz and Nick Gonzales each had clutch two-run singles to back up a gem by Paul Skenes and propel the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a ​7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night.

Paul Skenes carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the offense bounced back for the Pittsburgh Pirates in their 7-1 win over the San Diego Padres.

Paul Skenes delivered an impressive performance for the Pirates, leading them to a 7-1 victory over the Padres while maintaining a no-hitter until the sixth inning.

Paul Skenes led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres, showcasing an impressive performance with a no-hitter until the sixth inning.

Skenes held the Padres to just one run and the bullpen came through to give the Pirates a 7-1 victory over the San Diego Padres at PNC Park, with the offense adding insurance runs

Nick Pivetta and Paul Skenes dueled on Tuesday night at PNC Park. And although Skenes, the Pirates’ superstar right-hander, came out victorious, it was hard to fault the Padres’ pitching staff. Even in a 7-1 defeat.

The Padres lose 7-1 as Paul Skenes outshined Nick Pivetta, & the Pirates crushed Adrian Morejon in an awful 8th inning. Xander Bogaerts homered for the Padres, 5-6.