Paul Skenes seen at Miami beach after drop in velocity during start

Paul Skenes was observed on a beach in Miami on August 12, one day after a concerning performance for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Miami Marlins. In that game, Skenes pitched five innings, allowing two runs with a career-low fastball average of 95.9 mph, leading to his early exit after just 65 pitches. Despite no indication of injury from Skenes or manager Don Kelly, continued decline in his velocity raises questions regarding his performance. The Pirates have struggled as a team and need Skenes to regain his dominant form to improve their playoff chances, currently sitting last in the NL Central with a 4.6% chance of reaching the postseason. Skenes is expected to pitch again early next week against the Detroit Tigers.

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