What was billed as a classic pitchers’ duel between the Giants’ Logan Webb and the Pirates’ Paul Skenes turned into a wild battle of the bats on Tuesday night at PNC Park. Neither Webb nor Skenes pitched long enough to qualify for the win,

Logan Webb was lit up for nine runs in two-plus innings by the Pirates on Tuesday.

Tonight: Skenes vs. Logan Webb in a pitcher's duel. Does Skenes shine or Webb dominate at home? Tune in! The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the SF Giants tonight.

SAN FRANCISCO — Every starting pitcher has an obvious goal: get outs, prevent runs, pitch as long as possible. Within that framework lies a more abstract goal: set the tone. Even in a lost season, there is still a tone for Logan Webb to set.

Tony Vitello praised Logan Webb after the Giants ace defended rookie Blade Tidwell during Friday’s loss to Arizona.