Cincinnati Reds face Paul Skenes as they seek to end losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 7:23 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds are scheduled to face Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates in a series opener on June 26, 2026. The Reds, after losing their last three games to the Milwaukee Brewers, have fallen five games under.500. They will start lefty Andrew Abbott against Skenes, who has posted impressive numbers this season, including a 0.93 WHIP and a dominant history against the Reds. The Reds are looking for a turnaround to recover from their recent performance.
- •Reds lost three games to Brewers, including two close contests.
- •Cincinnati now sits five games under.500 for the first time this season.
- •Paul Skenes has a 0.93 WHIP and a dominant ERA versus the Reds.
- •Andrew Abbott will start for the Reds in the series opener.
- •First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM ET.
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — To break their poor form the Reds only have to go through Paul Skenes
"The NL Cy Young Award winner stands in their way.
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