Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates was the heralded fireballer who equaled the hype, to the point he started the All-Star Game just two months after making his big league debut. Skenes capped a remarkable season Monday by winning National League Rookie of the Year by a wide margin over San Diego center fielder Jackson Merrill and Milwaukee outfielder Jackson …
Shohei Ohtani strikes out against Paul Skenes in the first inning. “I think there’s a little bit of pause, as far as making the decision and being a little too careful at times, trying to see the ball a little too long,” manager Dave Roberts said. While that can make hitters less susceptible to breaking stuff, Roberts noted, it also …
CHICAGO — Paul Skenes struck out 11 over six no-hit innings in his second major league start, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 9-3 on Friday. “It was a lot better today, something I could lean on a little bit more than the last week.” Skenes, who turns 22 on May 29, struck out his first seven batters, …
