Paul Skenes Exits After 65 Pitches, Velocity Drop in Latest Worrying Sign as Pirates Fall Again

MLB Legend Curt Schilling Reveals What's Wrong With Paul Skenes

In his most unusual outing of the MLB season, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes exited Tuesday’s game against the Miami Marlins after just 65 pitches and never topped 97 mph during the game.He hasn’t had an outing without allowing at least one earned run since May 12, and across 25 starts this season, he’s now […] The post MLB Legend Curt Schilling Reveals What’s Wrong With Paul Skenes appeared first on HEAVY.

Paul Skenes exits after 65 pitches, velocity drop in latest worrying sign as Pirates fall again

The Pirates are 3-13 in Skenes' last 16 starts and have fallen into last place in the NL Central

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Paul Skenes Pulled After Just 65 Pitches as Latest Velocity Concerns Grow

Paul Skenes has established such a high standard early in his MLB career that anything short of dominance is going to attract attention. But what happened Tuesday night against the Miami Marlins was particularly difficult to ignore. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace lasted only five innings and threw just 65 pitches in a 2-0 loss at loanDepot park, continuing a season in which the reigning Cy Young Award winner simply hasn’t looked like the overpowerin…

Everyone Is Worried About Paul Skenes After Grim Development

Paul Skenes. Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Paul Skenes left his latest start after just five innings and 65 pitches. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace allowed two runs in a 2-0 loss to the Miami Marlins. His fastball velocity raised new red flags. Skenes averaged only 95.7 mph on his four-seamer. He never reached 97 mph. That mark sits well below his previous standards. Pulled after 65 pitches and the velo was down big time. This could be ve…