Paul Skenes struggles as Pirates fall to Marlins 2-0

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes experienced another setback on August 11, suffering his eleventh loss of the season in a 2-0 game against the Miami Marlins. The reigning NL Cy Young winner has posted a career-worst 3.88 ERA, nearly two runs higher than his previous career average. Pirates manager Don Kelly highlighted factors like decreased velocity and command issues as contributors to Skenes' difficulties this season. With the team falling behind in the playoff chase, they need Skenes to make adjustments and improve his performance moving forward.

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