Skenes works six shutout innings for first time since May

The outing lowered his season ERA to 3.79.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read

Paul Skenes flashed a return to form last night, with six shutout innings for the first time since May 🔒 Harold and @Pl Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Paul Skenes allowed three hits without a walk, striking out four on 87 pitches. He threw 55 strikes and generated 13 whiffs.

Why it matters: The outing followed a July in which Skenes posted a 6.25 ERA across six starts. His previous turn lasted 4 1/3 innings with three earned runs and four walks.

By the numbers: Through 27 starts, Skenes has a 3.79 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 175-to-41 strikeout-to-walk ratio across 145 innings.

What to watch: The next test is whether the improved command carries into Tuesday's scheduled start.

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