Skenes’ Struggles and the Road Back | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Paul Skenes, once a dominant rookie who won Rookie of the Year and nearly back-to-back Cy Youngs, is facing a rough patch—his ERA has ballooned to 3.95, double his early-season mark, as he struggles with control and walks more batters than usual. After a recent start where he threw a season-high number of pitches for balls and issued four walks, frustration is mounting—but teammates stand by him, arguing that the public is overreacting to a temporary dip. Despite the slump, Skenes remains elite in strikeouts and still ranks among the league’s best. He’s confident he can fix his command, get his body right, and finish strong heading into a crucial road trip. The pressure is on, but so is his talent—and he’s determined to silence doubters before the playoffs. 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/34e844dd2029db28