Pirates' Paul Skenes Ends MLB Record Streak at 46 Starts

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes had his MLB record streak of allowing six or fewer hits to begin his career snapped at 46 games during a 7-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Despite giving up a career-worst seven hits in six innings, Skenes struck out eight batters and did not allow any runs, lowering his ERA to 1.94 and extending his scoreless innings streak to over 27 innings. This streak surpassed Shohei Ohtani's previous record of 31 starts and highlights Skenes' dominance, as he has not allowed an earned run in his last five starts at PNC Park. Skenes leads the majors with a 1.94 ERA and ranks third in innings pitched and WHIP, solidifying his status as a National League Cy Young hopeful. He has been particularly effective against the Reds, holding a 3-0 record with a 0.53 ERA against them in his career. Skenes is set to face the Milwaukee Brewers next, a team he has had mixed success against this season.