Paul Skenes Sets MLB Record in Pirates’ Shutout

Paul Skenes pitched six shutout innings with eight strikeouts and no walks, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Skenes allowed seven hits, extending his home scoreless streak to 27 2/3 innings, the longest for a Pirates pitcher since earned runs became an official stat in 1912, and lowered his MLB-best ERA to 1.94. His record streak of allowing six or fewer hits to start an MLB career ended at 46 games, surpassing Shohei Ohtani's previous record of 31. Skenes remains undefeated against the Reds, posting a 0.39 ERA and 33 strikeouts in four career starts versus Cincinnati. Bryan Reynolds and Henry Davis homered, and the Pirates scored three runs in the first inning to set the tone. Skenes continues to be the National League Cy Young Award frontrunner despite the Pirates' overall struggles this season.