Pirates bullpen and defense collapse again in 4th consecutive defeat

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates throws a pitch during the first inning of the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Friday, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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July 31, 2026

Pirates bullpen and defense collapse again in 4th consecutive defeat

By COLIN BEAZLEY, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

CINCINNATI — The worst month of Paul Skenes’ career ended in the fourth inning in Cincinnati. ...

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Pirates bullpen and defense collapse again in 4th consecutive defeat

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