Pirates remove Paul Skenes after five innings against Marlins
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Last updated Aug 12, 2026
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.
- •Paul Skenes exited after five innings and 65 pitches.
- •Pirates trail 2-0 against the Marlins at the removal.
- •Skenes allowed a home run and hit Esteury Ruiz before leaving.
- •Yohan Ramirez replaced Skenes on the mound.
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- 12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Pirates pull Paul Skenes from start vs. Marlins after just 65 pitches
"Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes took the mound Tuesday night against the Miami Marlins. However, the outing went nowhere near as planned and ended in an extremely unusual way for the three-time All-Star. Skenes pitched five innings, allowing five hits and two earned runs before Pittsburgh pulled him after just 65 pitches. He also never […] The post MLB World Reacts to Paul Skenes’ Unusual Outing Against Marlins appeared first on HEAVY.
"It was a short night for Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes. The three-time All-Star was yanked after five innings and 65 pitches against the Miami Marlins, as his velocity took a major dip.“If I were the manager, I’d probably do it too,” Skenes told Miami-area journalist Tyler Boronski. “He walked me through everything, it all […] The post Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Gets Honest About Early Hook vs. Marlins appeared first on HEAVY.
"Pirates ace Paul Skenes suffered his 11th loss of the season as Pittsburgh fell to the Marlins in the series opener at Loan Depot Park on Tuesday night. Skenes was pulled after 65 pitches, allowing one earned run on five hits, walking one, and striking out four over five IP.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 9:04 AM“Something Clearly Wrong,” “Ticking Time Bomb” – Fans Worried For Paul Skenes As Pirates Ace Gets Pulled After 5 Innings With Velocity Struggles
Pirates ace Paul Skenes suffered his 11th loss of the season as Pittsburgh fell to the Marlins in the series opener at Loan Depot Park on Tuesday night. Skenes was pulled after 65 pitches, allowing one earned run on five hits, walking one, and striking out four over five IP.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 5:49 AMPirates Ace Paul Skenes Gets Honest About Early Hook vs. Marlins
It was a short night for Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes. The three-time All-Star was yanked after five innings and 65 pitches against the Miami Marlins, as his velocity took a major dip.“If I were the manager, I’d probably do it too,” Skenes told Miami-area journalist Tyler Boronski. “He walked me through everything, it all […] The post Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Gets Honest About Early Hook vs. Marlins appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 4:20 AMMLB World Reacts to Paul Skenes’ Unusual Outing Against Marlins
Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes took the mound Tuesday night against the Miami Marlins. However, the outing went nowhere near as planned and ended in an extremely unusual way for the three-time All-Star. Skenes pitched five innings, allowing five hits and two earned runs before Pittsburgh pulled him after just 65 pitches. He also never […] The post MLB World Reacts to Paul Skenes’ Unusual Outing Against Marlins appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 12:57 AMPaul Skenes’ early exit in Marlins game is concerning for 3 reasons
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes last just five innings during his start against the Miami Marlins.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 12:35 AMPirates pull Paul Skenes from start vs. Marlins after just 65 pitches
The Pittsburgh Pirates lifted ace Paul Skenes from the game after five innings and just 65 pitches.
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