Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: For Pirates ace Paul Skenes, every pitch will be under scrutiny
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes is struggling with command, and every pitch is now under the microscope.
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Coverage (5)
- Velocity up, efficiency down for Pirates' Paul Skenes DK Pittsburgh Sports · 2d ago
- Paul Skenes has officially made it impossible to ignore his shocking regression Yahoo Sports · 2d ago
- Starting on 7 days' rest, Skenes (4 walks) still searching for command MLB.com · 2d ago
- Pirates' Skenes sees room to grow amid recent pitching struggles ESPN · 2d ago
- Kevin Gorman’s Take 5: For Pirates ace Paul Skenes, every pitch will be under scrutiny TribLIVE.com · 2d ago
The brief
Paul Skenes has been walking more batters, and his efficiency has dropped. Coverage from DK Pittsburgh Sports and Yahoo Sports notes that his velocity has increased, but his command has worsened. This is a change from his previous performances, where he was known for his control.
The exact cause of Skenes' struggles is not yet clear. ESPN and MLB.com note that he is starting on seven days' rest, which is unusual for him. However, neither outlet specifies whether this is a factor in his recent performance.
The reporting does not yet specify whether Skenes' struggles are due to physical issues, mental fatigue, or other factors. It is also unclear how the Pirates organization plans to address this issue. Kevin Gorman of TribLIVE.com notes that every pitch will be under scrutiny, but does not elaborate on what this means for Skenes' future performances.
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What is the cause of Paul Skenes' recent struggles?
The cause of Paul Skenes' recent struggles is not yet clear. Coverage does not yet specify whether this is due to physical issues, mental fatigue, or other factors.
How is the Pirates organization responding to Skenes' struggles?
The Pirates organization's response to Skenes' struggles is not yet clear. Coverage does not yet specify what steps they are taking to address this issue.
What does it mean that every pitch will be under scrutiny?
Kevin Gorman of TribLIVE.com notes that every pitch will be under scrutiny, but does not elaborate on what this means for Skenes' future performances.
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