During Friday’s start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Burns etched his name into MLB history. The Reds announced that Burns had become the first player to ever strike out ten hitters in four of their first eight career starts. "Chase Burns becomes the first Major Leaguer with 10+ strikeouts in 4 of their first 8 career games!"

The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the Cincinnati Reds this evening at beautiful PNC Park looking for a win. Please remember our Game Day thread guidelines. Don’t troll in your comments; create conversation rather than destroying it

Braxton Ashcraft, despite being utilized primarily out of the bullpen during his rookie campaign this year, still believes his long-term future in the big leagues is as a starter. Organizationally, the Pittsburgh Pirates concur with the 25-year-old,

It took 47 major league games before Pirates ace Paul Skenes gave up seven hits to an opposing lineup. Skenes' record streak of allowing six or fewer hits ended at 46 starts Thursday night in a 7-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

It took 47 major league games before Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes gave up seven hits to an opposing lineup. Skenes' record streak of allowing six or fewer hits ended at 46 starts on Thursday night in a 7-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.