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,

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.