The Pirates (50-66) will look to make it back-to-back wins against the Reds (60-56) to start the series on Friday night ...

The Pittsburgh Pirates ride the momentum of an opening night shutout into Friday night and the second of a five-game series ...

While one streak was snapped, another remains intact. Skenes has now pitched 27 ⅔ straight scoreless innings at home. He hasn’t allowed a run in Pittsburgh since June 8.

Pirates manager Don Kelly revealed Paul Skenes’ secret to staying ahead in the game after his successful historic outing.