Skenes’ Rough Patch and Road Back | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Paul Skenes is facing a tough moment after his historic early success, as his ERA has jumped to 3.95 and he’s walking more batters than ever before — a stark contrast to the unhittable pitcher fans loved. Despite the frustration and mounting pressure, he remains focused on his stats and execution, still leading in strikeouts and ranking top forty nationally. Teammates remind him that even great pitchers have slumps, and opponents adapt — this rough patch may just be a detour on his path to continued greatness as the Pirates head into a crucial road trip. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0f1181694e1d936