Paul Skenes struggles with control as Pirates top Tigers 4-3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:32 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Paul Skenes faced challenges in his latest outing, pitching 4 1/3 innings and allowing three runs on four hits in a 4-3 victory over the Tigers. Skenes' ERA has climbed to 3.95, significantly higher than his early career mark of 1.96. He issued a season-high tying four walks and struck out five while struggling with pitch command. Despite recent struggles, he remains among the league leaders in strikeouts with 171. The Pirates secured the win with late home runs from Rafael Flores Jr. and Brandon Lowe, marking their second victory this season when trailing after eight innings.
- •Paul Skenes allowed three runs and four hits in 4 1/3 innings.
- •His ERA increased to 3.95, up from 1.96 this season.
- •Skenes issued four walks and recorded five strikeouts.
- •The Pirates won 4-3 against the Tigers, scoring late in the game.
- •Rafael Flores Jr. and Brandon Lowe hit crucial home runs in the ninth.
- 3:24 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Skenes has fallen back to earth in 2026. The Pirates ace is intent on staying the course
"It’s not easy at the moment. At least not as easy as Paul Skenes has made it look so often since his electrifying arrival.
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