Paul Skenes visits Little League field during Pirates' tough stretch
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Paul Skenes visited a Little League field in the Pittsburgh suburbs on June 10. This unplanned stop came during a challenging stretch for the Pirates, who are on a four-game losing streak following a heavy 12-2 loss to the Dodgers. During his visit, Skenes interacted with young players while reflecting on the joy of baseball. Despite a strong performance limiting the Dodgers to two runs over six innings, he remains winless in his last five starts. Skenes emphasized the importance of staying focused and remembering his love for the game.
- •Skenes watched Little League practice during an off day in Pittsburgh.
- •The Pirates lost to the Dodgers, extending their losing streak to four games.
- •Skenes limited the Dodgers to two runs in six innings.
- •He has not won in his last five starts, with an ERA of 4.50 since May 17.
- •Skenes aims to maintain focus on the process amidst a challenging season.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Paul Skenes is in a bit of a rough patch. A visit to a local Little League field cleared his head
"Paul Skenes has learned to accept that attention comes with the territory, even when he’s trying to avoid it.
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