Skenes’ Short Start Sparks Questions | MLB News

Pirates’ ace Paul Skenes got the hook after just five innings and 65 pitches in a loss to the Marlins, sparking concern as his velocity dipped and pitches drifted — but manager Don Kelly made the call to preserve the team’s chances. Skenes, while frustrated he couldn’t go deeper, respected the decision and acknowledged he might’ve done the same if he were in charge. Despite giving up two runs and a solo homer, his defense held strong, and Skenes remains focused on the next start, embracing the manager’s transparency and leadership. 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/2baeb04380e6694f