Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes delivers during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill celebrates with third base coach Tim Leiper (33) after his two-run home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)