Paul Skenes' Reaction After Leaving Astros Game Turns Heads
Paul Skenes' Reaction After Leaving Astros Game Turns Heads originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Pittsburgh Pirates wasted another masterful Paul Skenes outing on Tuesday. Making his 13th start of the season, Skenes pitched eight innings of one-run baseball. The 23-year-old right-hander surrendered just three hits while striking out eight and walking one.
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Suffering the loss, Skenes received zero run support from his offense. This was the second time this season he suffered a loss while going eight innings and surrendering just one run. While he is firmly in the National League Cy Young race with a 2.05 ERA, Skenes is just 4-6 on the season due to Pittsburgh's offense that ranks 29th in runs scored.
Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30).Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
As he departed from the game after his eighth inning of work, Skenes walked off the field to an ovation from Pirates fans. Pittsburgh trailed 1-0 at this time, which drew a wry smile from Skenes as he was in line for another loss.
"Paul Skenes with a wry smile as he saunters off the mound," Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan wrote on X. "To a standing ovation. LOSING. 8 innings. 9 Ks. 1 run. THIS OFFENSE STINKS."
Skenes' reaction has caught the attention of fans on social media, with many feeling bad for the superstar right-hander.
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"That's a future yankee," said one. "It'll be another 20 years if they don't trade him. There's nothing besides that man on this team."
"He knows every time he takes the mound it's a complete game shutout or bust!" one exclaimed.
"If I am Skenes I demand a trade tomorrow," said another.
"He has to hate Pittsburgh," one claimed. "And I don't blame him.
"Feel sorry for him," said another.
Related: Pirates Predicted to Make Trade After Paul Skenes News
Related: Paul Skenes Sends Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto Message After Pirates' Loss to Mets
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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