Cy Young favorite Paul Skenes on the mound for the Pirates, plus the Rockies’ road offense, equaled a predictable mismatch.

Skenes pitched seven scoreless innings against the Rockies, marking the 11th time this season he hasn’t allowed a run in a start. The Pirates are 9-1 when this happens and Skenes has picked up seven of his eight wins on the season when accomplishing this feat.

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed starting pitcher Paul Skenes impressed again at home, as he dominated the Colorado Rockies in a 4-0 shutout victory in the series finale at PNC Park. The win for the Pirates secures a sweep over the Rockies,