Skenes Struggles with Command | MLB News

Paul Skenes’ latest start was a rollercoaster—his first in 52 outings without regular catcher Henry Davis, paired with a troubling command lapse that led to four walks and three runs in the fourth inning. Despite dazzling velocity and a 10-batter scoreless streak, his control issues opened the door for Milwaukee’s offense, turning a promising outing into a tough loss. The move to pair him with Endy Rodríguez behind the plate was strategic, aiming to boost Rodríguez’s bat and ease Skenes’ catching transition—but for now, the focus remains on fixing his command if he’s to reach true ace status. 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/3ba615d4b62548d7