While one streak was snapped, another remains intact. Skenes has now pitched 27 ⅔ straight scoreless innings at home. He hasn’t allowed a run in Pittsburgh since June 8.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes' record streak of allowing six or fewer hits ended at 46 starts on Thursday night in a 7-0 win over the Reds.

Entering Friday’s game, Tankathon says the Brewers have the sixth-easiest remaining strength of schedule, and the Cubs the third-toughest. Of course, that sometimes doesn’t mean a thing. The Brewers ...