Paul Skenes Jokes About Increased Velocity After Pirates' Win Over Padres
Paul Skenes had one of his best performances on the mound in a while against the Padres. The Pirates ace joked after about his outing and velocity.
Paul Skenes, the ace pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, joked about his improved velocity after the team's win over the Padres on Tuesday. The pitcher allowed only three hits in six innings while striking out four batters, leading the Pirates to a 1-0 victory. Skenes' average four-seamer this year was around 96.8 mph, but during the game, it reached 98 mph.
He also mentioned that the team's velocity might be influenced by the performance of pitcher Mason Miller, who was throwing as hard as ever. Skenes emphasized that his body felt better and his delivery improved, making it a good day overall. Although the Pirates are currently 6.5 games back in the Wild Card standings, Skenes hopes his performance will contribute to the team's push for a playoff appearance, something they haven't achieved since 2015.
Despite facing a 9-11 record and a 3.79 ERA this season, Skenes remains optimistic about his pitching and the potential for a playoff run.
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