Pirates’ Paul Skenes struggles in return against Tigers after extra rest

Paul Skenes struggled in his return for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Detroit Tigers on August 19, allowing three runs and walking four batters in just 4.1 innings of work. The Pirates had pushed his start back three days to give him extra recovery time, hoping to address concerns about his recent performance and fastball velocity. The move did not yield the desired results, as Skenes continued to show signs of struggle on the mound. With Pittsburgh in a critical stretch for postseason contention, the team must determine the root of Skenes' issues moving forward.

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