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Pirates Preview: Keller looks to lead Bucs to another win vs. Reds

Pirates Preview: Keller looks to lead Bucs to another win vs. Reds Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, July 22, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed) (Matt Freed/AP)

The Pittsburgh Pirates blanked the Cincinnati Reds 7-0 to open a four-game set at PNC Park.

Paul Skenes earned his third straight win after throwing six-scoreless innings while Henry Davis and Bryan Reynolds each homered to pace the offense.

The Pirates (50-66) will look to make it back-to-back wins against the Reds (60-56) to start the series on Friday night behind Mitch Keller.

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