Skenes reflects on development after struggles in 2026 season
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Pirates ace Paul Skenes spoke about his ongoing development following a challenging outing on August 19, 2026. This performance increased his earned run average (ERA) to 3.95, more than double his career mark of 1.96 at the season's start. Skenes emphasized his awareness of areas needing improvement as the season progresses.
- •Skenes' ERA rises to 3.95 after recent game.
- •Career ERA was 1.96 at the season's start.
- •Skenes acknowledges need for improvement.
- 11:16 PMESPN MLB — Skenes sees room to grow amid rough patch in '26
"Pirates ace Paul Skenes said he knows there remains plenty to work on after Wednesday's rocky outing bumped his ERA to 3.95, more than double his career mark of 1.96 when the season began.
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