Paul Skenes, after a rocky start to the 2026 season that left his ERA at 67.50, has dramatically improved his performance, bringing his ERA down to 1.98 through nine starts. In a recent game against the Colorado Rockies, Skenes pitched eight innings of shutout ball, striking out 10 and allowing only two hits, contributing to a 3-1 victory for the Pirates. Despite a less impressive overall season compared to his previous accolades, including NL Rookie of the Year, he has shown significant improvement.
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Paul Skenes Lowers Season ERA Below 2.00
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