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Noah Hiles: Who's to blame for Paul Skenes’ struggles? A deep dive reveals plenty of possibilities - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes' recent struggles have sparked debate and analysis across sports media.

By · Published July 3, 2026  13:30 UTC · Updated July 6, 2026  12:21 UTC

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Paul Skenes' winless streak extended to nine starts after he allowed a career-worst seven earned runs in a loss to the Phillies. This performance contributed to a broader conversation regarding his ongoing struggles.

Epilogue added 92d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 7 distinct news outlets with 10 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 20.
  • Primary Driver: Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes' recent struggles have sparked debate and analysis across sports media.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Coverage from Yahoo Sports and ESPN notes that Skenes allowed a career-worst seven earned runs in a single game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and TribLIVE.com explore potential reasons for Skenes' struggles, with the Post-Gazette offering a detailed analysis of possible factors.

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and TribLIVE.com focus on the broader context of Skenes' performance issues, with the Post-Gazette providing an in-depth look at various potential causes. Meanwhile, ESPN and Yahoo Sports report on the immediate aftermath of Skenes' latest poor outing.

Coverage does not yet specify what the next steps might be for Skenes or the Pirates. However, the ongoing analysis and discussion suggest that further developments in Skenes' performance and the team's response are likely.

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Who is Paul Skenes?

Paul Skenes is a starting pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

What recent performance issues has Paul Skenes faced?

Paul Skenes recently allowed a career-worst seven earned runs in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

What outlets are covering Paul Skenes' struggles?

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, TribLIVE.com, Yahoo Sports, ESPN and NBC Sports Philadelphia are among the outlets covering Paul Skenes' struggles.

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