Paul Skenes had a rough outing against the Reds, lasting just four innings and giving up five runs while throwing 99 pitches — his highest pitch count in a start this year. He struggled to find his rhythm early, especially in the first inning where he threw 35 pitches, and surrendered two home runs that hurt the Pirates. While his July has been shaky overall, Skenes called this game an outlier — the sloppiest of his season. But he’s not discouraged, confident he’ll bounce back soon as the Pirates push for the playoffs. He sees it as a learning moment and is focused on turning things around before the season ends.

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