How Skenes’ Unstoppable Pitching is Quietly Dooming the Astros’ Offense
The Pirates haven’t been the cream of the NL crop in what seems like 35 years. They made the postseason in 2014 and 2015 when they played in Wild Card games, but they haven’t advanced in the past 25 years. They last one the division in 1992, and then had a postseason drought of 21 years. I’ve said this before, but if a franchise misses the playoffs for 10 straight years, they should be forced to sell the team. If I started a league, that would absolutely be my rule. Pittsburgh has been gifted with one of the most exciting pitchers in baseball, Paul Skenes, who starts today. If they can build around him, great. If they can’t expect him to be gone like every other talented player they’ve had, and expect more futility. Interestingly enough, Skenes’ girlfriend, Livvy Dunne, former LSU gymnast and SI swimsuit model just talked about how crazy fans have been with her lately – essentially stalking her planes to get her autographs. Another “no-no” in my book. I don’t care if you try and grab her autograph and find her as long as you’re respectful. If the girl doesn’t want to sign, don’t get mad at her, she doesn’t owe it to you, especially if you’re just trying to make money off of it anyway. Sorry, rant over. Skenes is dialed in this season with a 4-5 record, 2.15 ERA, and a 0.92 WHIP. In May, he went 37.2 innings and allowed just eight earned runs. He has thrown 26.2 innings and allowed just three runs over his last four starts. Astros hitters are just 2-for-18 against Skenes.Â
Post Comment