Overview

• Skenes struck out his 100th batter in the second inning against the Astros.
• He is the sixth pitcher since 1893 to achieve 100 strikeouts in 13 or fewer games.
• Skenes has a 1.83 ERA and a 6-1 record in his first 13 starts.
• He became the first rookie since 1995 to start the All-Star Game.
• Skenes' performance has contributed to the Pirates' recent winning streak.