Paul Skenes plays catch with little leaguers before facing Dodgers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 3:24 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes surprised a little league team in McCandless, Pennsylvania, on June 8, by stopping to play catch during their practice. He engaged with the kids by offering advice and signing autographs. His spontaneous visit has generated positive reactions from parents, with many expressing how much it meant to the children. Skenes is set to pitch against the Dodgers at PNC Park shortly after this community interaction.
- •Paul Skenes played catch with little leaguers in McCandless on June 8.
- •He signed autographs and provided advice to the young players.
- •Parents shared how the visit positively impacted their children.
- •Skenes is expected to pitch against the Dodgers on June 9.
- 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates star Paul Skenes surprises Little League team, plays catch and signs autographs for players
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes plays catch at a Pittsburgh-area little league practice
"Skenes pulled over and went on to play catch, giving advice and signing “anything” the kids put in front of him, Kevin Wozniak, a dad who was at the practice, told Channel 11. Skenes was on the phone with his girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, when he walked over to the field.
"Paul Skenes spent some time with Little Leaguers on Monday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 3:24 PMPirates star Paul Skenes surprises Little League team, plays catch and signs autographs for players
Paul Skenes spent some time with Little Leaguers on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 3:05 PMPirates pitcher Paul Skenes plays catch at a Pittsburgh-area little league practice
Skenes pulled over and went on to play catch, giving advice and signing “anything” the kids put in front of him, Kevin Wozniak, a dad who was at the practice, told Channel 11. Skenes was on the phone with his girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, when he walked over to the field.
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