Paul Skenes pitches like a Cy Young contender while Pirates waste another gem
The Pittsburgh Pirates rolled to an easy win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday with a commanding lead. The win was powered by National League Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes.
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His excellent pitching carried the game, helping to quell the Arizona Diamondback offense in a win for the Pirates. Skenes' dominance on the rubber has placed him among baseball's elite young arms on the year.
Paul Skenes shines on mound with a historic performance
Paul Skenes' performance on Wednesday was nothing less than phenomenal. The young ace threw 6.2 innings of shutout ball, allowing just four hits and no walks while fanning 7 hitters. His control and accuracy were on display as he completely shut down the Arizona lineup.
This trip was another gem in what has otherwise been a breakout campaign for Skenes. The 22-year-old continues to build his case as one of the league's premier young pitchers, and what he did on the road easily lived up to the bill.
What makes Skenes' dominance that much more impressive is that he can also hold hits in check. He has since completed 35 career starts without surrendering more than six hits in a given contest, which is an MLB record.
His ERA currently sits at an incredible 2.15 and his career ERA at a jaw-dropping 2.03. Skenes' 4-5 record this year, however, lies due to a complete absence of run support from his offense. But his ability to control the mound has been evident, and his potential is unquestioned.
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Skenes' early career is already full of impressive markers. He has already become one of the greatest pitchers ever at his age. In fact, among pitchers who started at least 25 games as a 22-year-old, only Babe Ruth in 1917 and Sam McDowell in the 1960s have posted better ERAs than Skenes' 2.08.
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The fact that Skenes is performing at this level in just his second season is a sign of his incredible talent and work ethic. With his ability to throw effectively to major league hitters, Skenes is only just starting to reach his full potential.
Although Skenes' consistent pitching hasn't led to more wins than losses so far to the Pirates' name this season, it has provided some very valuable arm power. He's been the silver lining for what has otherwise been a miserable season in Pittsburgh.
The Pirates are 21-36 overall, last in the National League Central, but they have pitchers like Skenes, who are making the team's future bright.
Ahead, the Pirates will seek to follow up on this win when they face the San Diego Padres. The Pirates are to start Mitch Keller in the second game of the series Friday night. The Pirates will look to build on this as they try to climb out of the bottom half of the standings in the division.
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