Paul Skenes wins his fourth straight decision and leads Pirates over Reds 4-1

MLB: Skenes now 4-0, leads Bucs over Reds 4-1

Rookie Paul Skenes pitched one-run ball over six innings to win his fourth straight decision and lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Monday night. Skenes (4-0) allowed six hits in six innings with seven strikeouts and…

Paul Skenes wins fourth straight decision and leads Pirates over Reds

PITTSBURGH — Rookie Paul Skenes pitched one-run ball over six innings to win his fourth straight decision and lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 on Monday night. Skenes (4-0) allowed six hits in six innings with seven strikeouts and one walk, lowering his ERA to 2.29. The 22-year-old right-hander has 53 strikeouts and seven walks in 39 1/3 innings, and the Pirates are 6-1 in his starts. Skenes reached 100 mph with five pitc…