Gameday 127: Pirates start series at home against Reds with Paul Skenes on the mound

Paul Skenes vs Nick Lodolo

After losing two of three to the Texas Rangers, the Pittsburgh Pirates return home to face the Cincinnati Reds in a four-game weekend series.

Domingo German threw six shutout innings in his first start as a Pirate, but the offense called to score despite outhitting the Rangers.

Paul Skenes kicks the series off for the Pirates. He picked up a win in his last start. This will be the second time he faces the Reds, getting the win after striking out seven across six one-run innings back on June 17.

The Reds will send Nick Lodolo to the mound, the third straight lefty the Pirates will face.

First pitch is set for 6:40 pm ET.

Pirates Lineup

2B - Isiah Kiner-Falefa

LF - Bryan Reynolds

DH - Joey Bart

RF - Bryan De La Cruz

SS - Oneil Cruz

1B - Connor Joe

3B - Jared Triolo

C - Yasmani Grandal

CF - Michael A. Taylor

Reds Lineup

DH - Jonathan India

SS - Elly De La Cruz

LF - Spencer Steer

CF - TJ Friedl

RF - Amed Rosario

2B - Santiago Espinal

1B - Dominic Smith

3B - Noelvi Marte

C - Luke Maile

Pitching Matchup

PIT - Paul Skenes (7-2, 2.30 ERA, 98 IP, 24 BB, 121 K)

CIN - Nick Lodolo (9-5, 4.55 ERA, 110.2 IP, 34 BB, 113 K)

Yesterday’s Feature

Konnor Griffin makes unofficial Pirates' debut in complex

Today’s Feature

Bubba Chandler looks to build on experience

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