Paul Skenes reveals reason for his struggles, drop in velocity this season
Paul Skenes, a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has experienced a drop in his throwing velocity this season. Skenes has identified the World Baseball Classic as the root cause of this decline. He attributes his struggles this season to effects from his participation in that event.
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2 developments- Sep 21Only lean-right coverage:Paul Skenes knows ‘the root of’ his velocity drop amid frustrating season
- Sep 22Pirates' Paul Skenes: World Baseball Classic root of my velocity drop
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Quiet for 7 daysLast development · Sep 22 — Pirates' Paul Skenes: World Baseball Classic root of my velocity drop
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1 viewpointRan by 5 outlets across the spectrum· NJ.com / Star-Ledger, Cleveland Plain Dealer
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1 viewpointPaul Skenes reveals reason for his struggles, drop in velocity this season
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2 viewpointsRan by 5 outlets across the spectrum· AL.com, MLive
Pirates ace Paul Skenes links concerning velocity dip to World Baseball Classic amid tough season
Paul Skenes knows ‘the root of’ his velocity drop amid frustrating season