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ALARMING TREND: Pittsburgh Pirates Face Crisis as Paul Skenes SLUMPS and Playoff Dreams Slip
Pittsburgh Pirates’ playoff hopes hit a snag as ace Paul Skenes falters on the mound—can the team still count on their foundation? Gary Morgan tackles Skenes’ alarming slide, dissecting his recent struggles with command, declining velocity, and a changing pitch mix. The conversation spotlights the Pirates’ losing streak in Skenes’ starts, questions surrounding player workload, and the complexities of managing a pitcher with a massive support staff and specialized routines. Key topics include the Pirates’ approach to lineup decisions against left-handed pitchers, the fairness of pitching coach…
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