Paul Skenes, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, had a rough Opening Day start against the New York Mets, yielding five earned runs in just two-thirds of an inning, leading to his early exit. Despite not allowing much hard contact, he attributed his struggles to a high batting average on balls in play. Pirates manager Don Kelly emphasized Skenes’ health, noting the need to prevent further strain early in the season. Additionally, center fielder Oneil Cruz’s misplays contributed to the Mets’ early scoring.
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Paul Skenes discusses challenges of Opening Day start against Mets
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