Paul Skenes, the standout pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, delivered an impressive performance on his 22nd birthday. Skenes pitched six innings, allowing three hits, two runs, and one walk while striking out nine batters, including his 22nd career K. His fastball reached speeds of up to 100 mph, and his signature 'splinker' pitch was particularly effective, generating numerous whiffs. This outing marked his third quality start in four career outings, bringing his season ERA to 2.45. Over his last three starts, Skenes has maintained a 1.50 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 18 innings. He threw 96 pitches, 70 for strikes, and was at 78 pitches after four innings. His dominant performance is establishing him as one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball.
Paul Skenes has a 1.50 ERA in his last three starts. 🔥 https://t.co/EvDpzl77ZJ
Paul Skenes put together a solid outing today on his 22nd birthday. 👏🥳 https://t.co/mZvyxqlfb0
Paul Skenes with a big performance for the Pirates on his birthday. 🎉 https://t.co/jfJo5bl0FQ
Happy 22nd Birthday, Paul Skenes! 🎂 https://t.co/WLGw9ljiPC
Paul Skenes in his last 3 starts: 1.50 ERA, 18 IP, 23 Ks https://t.co/8b2Hmq2Lcu
All nine Paul Skenes strikeouts from today https://t.co/eMxWG3hoX1
Not a bad birthday for Mr. Skenes 👏 https://t.co/1yhCC4XFab https://t.co/kgETWdUDOn
Paul Skenes was fantastic today, recording 9 K in 6.0 IP with 19 whiffs Skenes utilized his splitter as his primary pitch today, returning a ludicrous 44.0 Whiff%. His fastball was also exceptional, helping him to record a 73 Strike% It's also his 22nd Birthday. Happy Birthday! https://t.co/qkixYSBOuk
Paul Skenes turns in another solid outing https://t.co/6frRYJUjdQ
Four starts into his time with the Pirates, here are Paul Skenes’ numbers: 22 innings 15 hits 2 home runs 5 walks 30 strikeouts 2.45 ERA It may be just the beginning of Skenes’ career, but he’s already establishing himself as one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball.
Paul. Bleeping. Skenes. 6 IP 3 H 2 R 1 BB 9 K 2.45 ERA All while celebrating his 22nd birthday. The future is NOW. https://t.co/eYyajwzq8I
Skenes gets the final out, finishing the sixth. That's another quality start for him -- three in four career outings. Final line: 6.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 9 K. He threw 96 pitches, 70 for strikes. He leaves the game once again with a multi-run lead.
Skenes is back out to start the bottom of the sixth.
Paul Skenes, 98mph ⛽️ 9th K https://t.co/kUlBceJPjT
That's five straight K's for Skenes. His nine strikeouts today are a record for a Pirates pitcher on their birthday.
Paul Skenes makes quick work of that total 😳 He’s got eight strikeouts through four innings 🔥 P. Skenes o7.5 strikeouts ✅ https://t.co/96Jn4o3wFB
8 K's through 4 IP for Paul Skenes. 🔥 (🎥: @MLB) https://t.co/PiCvolYl48
Paul Skenes has eight strikeouts in four innings. https://t.co/VVjwSS5vkU
Paul Skenes is up to 8 strikeouts through 4 innings Over 7.5 Ks ✅ https://t.co/kTfOBTbDlT https://t.co/ZpFQ1oH00z
Eight strikeouts through 4 IP for Paul Skenes. He whiffs the side in the 4th. https://t.co/wllLi4ME9k
They can’t touch the Paul Skenes splinker https://t.co/mynv1aH05t
It's the Paul Skenes Splinker Show. 8th K thru 4 https://t.co/m6eJ6SDhJR
Six of Paul Skenes’ eight strikeouts have come on splinkers. That’s neat. It’s also just fun to say splinker.
Skenes is at 78 pitches after striking out the side in the fourth. He has 8 Ks. https://t.co/V3KAaHx3cw
Paul Skenes, Wicked 94mph Splinker. 🤢 6th K https://t.co/p4mj99vZW4
The Tigers have made Skenes throw a lot of pitches the last couple of innings. He's in the fourth at 68 pitches. Hasn't thrown more than 100 yet in his three big-league starts.
Paul Skenes, 95mph Splinker. ✌️ 5th K thru 3. https://t.co/TA7ir0tf1a
AND career K No. 22? Numerology folks having a Paul Skenes birthday party https://t.co/2XYR2j5XFV
Paul Skenes' 22nd birthday calls for a home run ... From No. 22. https://t.co/zcxBsix7rR
Cherish every Paul Skenes day https://t.co/f8e63lRIah
Paul Skenes, 100mph ⛽️ 4th K https://t.co/79ZDuKRNcI
Paul Skenes, Slider Movement (home plate view) https://t.co/RX5kMK9Ywe
Paul Skenes generated 5 whiffs on 11 pitches to start the game https://t.co/2jfKA82ZK5
Paul Skenes is off to a 🔥 start this afternoon. 11 pitches, 9 strikes, 2 Ks in a 1-2-3 first https://t.co/Gv58ZN57SH
Paul Skenes, Splinker Release (Slow) https://t.co/dECNpLjmzj
I think that’ll play. Paul Skenes goes 1-2-3 on 11 pitches, 9 strikes. Five at 99.5 mph or harder. Bringing the good stuff.
Three up, three down for Skenes. 11 pitches, nine strikes. Two strikeouts for the birthday boy.
Paul Skenes with two strikeouts to begin his outing on his 22nd birthday https://t.co/fjygxIYqIE
Paul Skenes, Gross 94mph Splinker. 🤮 https://t.co/GXeO7pphet
Paul Skenes celebrates his 22nd birthday with his 22nd career K! 🔥🍰 https://t.co/sOQuXeBV5m
Paul Skenes 💯⛽️ https://t.co/iOfXDx48fp
Skenes starts the day with a three pitch strikeout. Three straight fastballs.
Alright, let's do this again. Follow along with my inning by inning analysis on Paul Skenes' start here: https://t.co/O0Xt1jQWfk
Happy Paul Skenes bump day to all who observe. https://t.co/MmpnVSN7mz
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Where Paul Skenes ranks among pitchers through Pirates flamethrower's first three MLB starts https://t.co/6j2FZC8Sx2
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Pitching matchups for DH tomorrow: Game 1 -- Skubal vs. Jones Game 2 -- TBA (most likely Matt Manning) vs. Skenes.
Paul Skenes is scheduled to pitch Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader. Jared Jones will start Game 1. https://t.co/R9KdOKvnN1
Paul Skenes already resembles an ace of a different era, a rare transformative starter whose presence on the mound alone draws crowds to the stands. https://t.co/LpPVsjxpvc