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Paul Skenes' MLB record streak of 6-or-fewer hits allowed to start career ends at 46 games

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AUG 8 – Paul Skenes set an MLB record with 46 games allowing six or fewer hits to start his career, surpassing Shohei Ohtani's previous mark of 31 games, according to OptaStats.

  • A 46-start record came to an end as Paul Skenes' MLB streak of allowing six or fewer hits ended Thursday night against the Cincinnati Reds.
  • Historically, the franchise record was shared by Bob Harmon and Zane Smith , with no mention of Shohei Ohtani's MLB record in the source.
  • During his start, Skenes allowed seven hits over six innings, ending his hit streak while lowering his ERA to 1.94.
  • At PNC Park, Skenes has now gone six innings without allowing an earned run, setting a franchise record for longest streak since earned runs became official in 1912.
  • At his age, he owns a 4-0 record, 0.39 ERA, and 33 strikeouts against the Cincinnati Reds, making him the youngest since 1920 to achieve such success.
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Pirates ace Paul Skenes gives up 7 hits for the 1st time -- in his 47th career start!

It took 47 major league games before Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes gave up seven hits to an opposing lineup.

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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