Paul Skenes is fine with Pirates monitoring his workload
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After Paul Skenes’ six innings of shutout pitching Monday, Major League Baseball posted a photo of the Pittsburgh Pirates ace with a note about his 1.38 ERA over his past 13 starts. Whoever it was from MLB’s social media department that put the graphic together,
Former Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Quinn Priester is thriving with the Milwaukee Brewers, and his glowing review of life away from Pittsburgh should have Paul Skenes wondering whether he can unlock another level somewhere else.
Tigers: Troy Melton (0-0); Pirates: Bailey Falter (6-5, 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 61 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -155, Pirates +129; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to sweep a three-game series with a win against the Detroit Tigers.