Paul Skenes controlled the game from the first pitch. The Pirates right-hander allowed just one hit over seven innings, striking out seven without issuing a walk in Pittsburgh's 6-0 victory over Milwaukee at American Family Field.
Skenes threw 93 pitches to earn his fourth win of the season, improving to 4-1 with a 2.48 ERA. The performance marked his most dominant outing yet, as he faced minimal resistance from a Brewers lineup that managed only one hit and committed two errors.
Connor Griffin provided the offensive foundation with a solo homer to right center in the third inning, then delivered the decisive blow in the eighth with a two-run single that scored Gonzales and O'Hearn. Griffin finished 3-for-4 with three RBIs, raising his season average to .214.
Brandon Woodruff absorbed the loss for Milwaukee, allowing three runs on five hits over five innings. The veteran right-hander walked two and struck out three, falling to 2-1 with a 3.14 ERA as the Brewers managed just one hit against Pittsburgh pitching.
Pittsburgh improved to 14-11 while Milwaukee dropped to 13-11, extending their losing streak to two games. The Pirates snapped a one-game skid with their most complete performance of the series.