Paul Skenes struggles as Pirates face Phillies in ongoing game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates is experiencing a rough patch during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 2, 2026. In this outing, Skenes allowed a career-high seven earned runs in just four innings. His performance adds to a troubling trend, as he has a 5.36 ERA over his last six starts. Despite these challenges, manager Don Kelly noted that the high temperature might have impacted Skenes' performance. The Pirates are evaluating Skenes' declining fastball velocity, which has dropped to 96.9 mph this season.
- •Skenes pitches only four innings against Phillies on July 2.
- •He allows seven earned runs, marking a career high.
- •Skenes has a 5.36 ERA in his last six starts.
- •His fastball velocity has decreased to 96.9 mph this season.
- •Manager Kelly cites the heat as a possible factor in Skenes' performance.
- 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates' Paul Skenes Hits Unwanted Career High as Rough Stretch Continues
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