Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal Set to Ignite All-Star Game Showdown—Who Will Steal the Spotlight?
Skenes worked around Juan Soto’s walk in a scoreless first at Arlington, Texas, last year, throwing at up to 100.1 mph. He made the start after just 11 major league appearances, the fewest for an All-Star.
Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski, with five appearances, could take over that mark Tuesday if he pitches.
Skubal pitched a perfect second inning in his first All-Star appearance last year, following Baltimore’s Corbin Burnes to the mound.
A 23-year-old right-hander, Skenes is 4-8 despite a major league-best 2.01 ERA for the Pirates, who are last in the NL Central. The 2024 NL Rookie of the Year has 131 strikeouts and 30 walks in 131 innings.
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