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Skenes Shines as Pirates Crush Reds 7-0

8/9/2025

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Paul Skenes dazzled on the mound, guiding the Pittsburgh Pirates to a commanding 7-0 win against the Cincinnati Reds. With eight strikeouts in six innings, he extended his scoreless streak at home to an impressive 27.2 innings, while his ERA dipped to 1.94. Meanwhile, Bryan Reynolds and Henry Davis ignited the offense with powerful home runs.

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Story summary

Paul Skenes dazzled on the mound, guiding the Pittsburgh Pirates to a commanding 7-0 win against the Cincinnati Reds. With eight strikeouts in six innings, he extended his scoreless streak at home to an impressive 27.2 innings, while his ERA dipped to 1.94. Meanwhile, Bryan Reynolds and Henry Davis ignited the offense with powerful home runs.