""I'm pretty insulated from a lot of stuff that's out there. The stuff that I do see or hear, I don't really care anyway because it doesn't have anything to do with the play. I'm just thinking about getting back to execution and executing my pitches.""
""Definitely progress. Nice to get some volume and be out there for more than two-thirds," said Skenes, who improved to 5-0 with a 0.53 ERA in six career starts against the Reds."
""With Skenes on the mound, you hate to give them anything early because you know you're going to have to fight to get anything you can get.""
Paul Skenes rebounded from a short start to allow one run in five innings, striking out five batters in the Pirates' 8-3 win against the Reds. He walked TJ Friedl twice but retired eight straight batters, ending a 31-inning scoreless streak against Cincinnati. Skenes improved to 5-0 with a 0.53 ERA in six starts against the Reds, showcasing strong run support from his team, including a homer from Oneil Cruz in the first inning.
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