BREAKING: Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes has made history despite allowing a career-high 7 hits in a stunning 7-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night. This marks the end of Skenes’ remarkable streak of 46 consecutive starts allowing six or fewer hits.
In a performance that showcased his dominance, Skenes (7-8) struck out 8 batters over six innings, further lowering his ERA to an impressive 1.94, the lowest among qualified pitchers. Most notably, he extended his scoreless streak at home to 27⅔ innings, having not allowed a run at PNC Park since June 8 against Philadelphia—a run that was unearned.
“His stuff was elite,” said Pirates manager Don Kelly, highlighting Skenes’ exceptional talent. The 23-year-old right-hander has now gone five consecutive starts at home without permitting an earned run, a feat unmatched by any Pirates pitcher since earned runs became an official National League statistic in 1912.
Skenes shares the previous team record with legendary pitchers Bob Harmon (1915) and Zane Smith (1990). His achievement also makes him the youngest major league pitcher since 1920 to achieve such a streak, reinforcing his status as a rising star in baseball.
“Every time he goes out, he’s unbelievable, the way he’s able to attack hitters,” Kelly remarked. Against the Reds, Skenes has demonstrated unparalleled effectiveness, boasting a perfect career record of 4-0 and an astonishing 0.39 ERA, along with 33 strikeouts.
As the baseball community buzzes with excitement over Skenes’ performance, fans can expect to see more from this emerging talent. His next matchup promises to be a thrilling display of skill as he continues to make waves in the major leagues.
Stay tuned for updates as Skenes aims to extend both his scoreless streak and his impressive record against the Reds in future games.
