Eury Pérez Throws 7 Strong Innings as Miami Marlins Shut Out Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0
Pérez allowed three hits and struck out seven as Miami earned its 12th shutout and moved to 61-59.
- On Tuesday, Miami Marlins starter Eury Pérez pitched seven shutout innings, leading his team to a 2-0 victory over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes struggled during his brief five-inning appearance, throwing only 65 pitches while failing to exceed 96.5 MPH on any delivery.
- Esteury Ruiz provided the margin with a third-inning solo home run, while Pérez stifled the Pittsburgh lineup by allowing only three hits and recording seven strikeouts.
- Baseball fans reacted with concern for the 24-year-old superstar on social media, with one observer writing, "Something is off with him man and it feels like the Pirates aren't doing a thing about it."
- Miami enters Wednesday's matchup riding a three-game winning streak, while the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates prepare to face Marlins right-hander Janson Junk .
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Skenes lifted after 65 pitches, mum on velo drop
Paul Skenes, battling another dip in his fastball velocity, was lifted after just 65 pitches in Tuesday's loss to the Marlins, leading to further speculation about the health status of the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner.
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Velo, workload concerns add up as Pirates pull Paul Skenes after 65 pitches
Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes lasted only 65 pitches against the Marlins on Tuesday and an acute drop in fastball velocity was evident on a home run pulled to left field by Esteury Ruiz in the third inning. Ruiz crushed a chest-high fastball that ...
Paul Skenes reacts to being controversially pulled after 65 pitches
Aug 28, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) looks on from the dugout against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Paul Skenes continues to trend the wrong way. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace Skenes drew the start on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park in Miami, Fla. Skenes ended up giving up just one earned run on f…
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