Pirates ace Paul Skenes has beaten just about everybody … except the S

Pirates ace Paul Skenes has beaten just about everybody … except the S

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The almost maniacal preparation Paul Skenes pours into every start is already the stuff of legend, just two years into his career. Still, even the Pittsburgh Pirates ace knows no matter how his pregame routine goes, he’s never really sure what kind of stuff he’s going to have on a given day until he steps onto the mound and the leadoff hitter steps into the box. Many times, such as last week in Milwaukee, it’s nearly perfect . …