Pirates' Paul Skenes, Cubs' Cade Horton clash in duel of young stars

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A premier pitching matchup is set for Tuesday when young right-handers Paul Skenes of the host Pittsburgh Pirates and Cade Horton of the Chicago Cubs duel in the second game of the three-game series.

Skenes, 23, was the National League Rookie of the Year last season after going 11-3 in 23 starts with a 1.96 ERA.

Horton, 24, is a strong candidate to win the