Pirates drop 6-4 decision to Reds; Skenes struggles in start

The Pittsburgh Pirates lost 6-4 to the Cincinnati Reds on June 27 at Great American Ball Park. Paul Skenes allowed four runs on six hits over five innings, with a tough second inning leading to the loss. Manager Don Kelly expressed the need for the team to find pathways to victory during Skenes' starts, as the rookie has not won since May 12. Skenes, now 6-7 with a 3.10 ERA in 17 starts, remains optimistic about his performance despite the team's struggles. The Pirates aim to even the series in the second game on June 28.

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