Skenes attributes velocity drop to World Baseball Classic disruption

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 22:03

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes has linked his velocity dip this season to the World Baseball Classic.

Skenes said the World Baseball Classic disrupted his spring training ramp-up, contributing to the decline in his fastball velocity. The disruption has coincided with a nearly doubled ERA for the Pirates ace this season.

How it is being reported

• Pirates ace Paul Skenes links concerning velocity dip to World Baseball Classic amid tough seasonFox News · 22 Sept, 21:50
• Paul Skenes knows ‘the root of’ his velocity drop amid frustrating seasonNew York Post · 21 Sept, 19:11

In this story: Paul Skenes · Pittsburgh Pirates · World Baseball Classic

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