Overview

• Paul Skenes struck out eight batters over six scoreless innings on August 7, extending his scoreless streak to 27⅔ innings and lowering his ERA to a Major League best 1.94.
• Bryan Reynolds delivered a two-run triple with two outs in the eighth inning on August 8 to complete a 3-2 comeback victory over Cincinnati.
• Henry Davis and Reynolds each homered during Skenes’s 7-0 shutout, providing early offensive support in the series opener.
• Rookie reliever Kyle Nicolas earned the win in Game 2 and veteran Dennis Santana secured his seventh save, underscoring the bullpen’s growing depth.
• The back-to-back victories mark a potential turning point as Pittsburgh seeks to climb the National League Central standings.