 This afternoon down in Atlanta. Last night the Pirates fell by a final of 6-1 in that series. Paul Skeens got the ball though today and anytime Skeens is getting the ball in a start for the Pirates things are typically looking up. Skeens has pitched so well and right now it's a tie game in the bottom of the 6th inning in Atlanta. 1-1 contest. Skeens gave up a home run to the first batter in the bottom of the first inning.