Pirates remove Paul Skenes after five innings against Marlins

The Pittsburgh Pirates took out starting pitcher Paul Skenes after five innings during their game against the Miami Marlins on August 11, 2026. Skenes, who threw just 65 pitches, was removed with the Pirates trailing 2-0. He struggled in the third and fifth innings, allowing a home run to Esteury Ruiz and hitting him with a pitch shortly before leaving the game. Despite the early exit, the Pirates did not indicate whether Skenes' removal was due to an injury. Yohan Ramirez replaced Skenes on the mound as the game continues.

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