Reds beat the Pirates 3-1, including JJ Bleday and Sal Stewart in the third and fourth innings, with Skenes striking seven batters and issuing four free passes. Despite a 3.90 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and a 156/32 K/BB ratio, Skene is expected to carry a 3-90 ERA and 1.10 WHIP into his upcoming game against the Brewers in Milwaukee. He posted a CSW of 28 percent on 100 pitches, with 15 swings and misses on 100 pitch.