Skenes Stumbles Slightly in Slugfest
by Jesse Garcia | Pirates Correspondent | Wed, Aug 28th 10:30pm EDT
Paul Skenes had a mixed outing in Wednesday's high-scoring affair against the Cubs.
Fantasy Impact:
He allowed two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out six over five innings. Despite the Pirates losing 14-10, Skenes's performance wasn't disastrous, but it wasn't particularly sharp either, especially in a game where his offense provided ample support. His season-long stats, including a stellar 2.23 ERA and 0.95 WHIP, suggest this start is more of an anomaly than a trend. Fantasy managers should continue to view Skenes as a strong starting option, given his high strikeout rate and solid command, evidenced by his 11.3 K/9 and 5.20 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
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