Paul Skenes continues to dazzle; Ranking NFL coaches; complete preview of the MLB Draft

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PAUL SKENES 

Paul Skenes‘ first 10 career starts were electric. Start No. 11, though, might have been his best yet — and a convincing final pre-All Star Game appearance that should boost his chances to start the Midsummer Classic.

Skenes threw seven no-hit innings (and allowed just one walk), and though the Pirates‘ bullpen couldn’t complete the no-no, it did hold on for a 1-0 win over the Brewers. Afterward, Skenes took no issue with being pulled.

Skenes struck out 11 batters and joined Nolan Ryan as the only pitchers with multiple starts of at least six innings, no hits allowed and at least 11 strikeouts in a season.

Conveniently, Skenes’ latest dominant showing came the same day our MLB writers discussed who should start the All-Star Game. Skenes was the most popular NL choice, but Dayn Perry went a different direction.

Perry:“In the NL I have to lean on the established ace Chris Sale, who’s having an excellent season in Atlanta and has a shot at…


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Author : Zachary Pereles

Publish date : 2024-07-12 13:08:18

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