The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming off a series sweep of the rival Cincinnati Reds, but they still find themselves at the bottom of what’s been a tightly contested National League Central division all season long.

Paul Skenes stood at his locker in a near-silent Pittsburgh clubhouse on Thursday after a four-game home sweep at the hands of St. Louis and offered a prediction when asked if he was confident things wouldn't snowball on a Pirates team still finding its way.

The Pittsburgh Pirates now hold a 17-16 record after snapping a five-game losing streak on Friday night. The club had a dominant pitching performance. They also had a four-homer power surge.

Oneil Cruz hit a tie-breaking single in the eighth inning, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds to complete a three-game sweep.

Reds Waste Burns' Masterpiece in 1-0 Loss, Swept by Pirates in Pittsburgh

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The Pittsburgh Pirates just put on an offensive clinic against the Cincinnati Reds. The Pirates tied an MLB record for the most consecutive walks in an inning, collected 19 hits and had every player in the starting lineup drive in at least one run in a 17-7 win at PNC Park on Saturday evening.

Opening Day for the Pittsburgh Pirates kicks off their quest to make the playoffs for the first time in more than 10 years. Pittsburgh begins the season on the road on Thursday for a three-game series against the New York Mets, followed by a three-game ...

Here's how to watch Saturday's Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

The Pittsburgh Pirates made a tough roster decision, but one that will give an infielder a great chance to comeback even better than before. The Pi