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Paul Skenes Makes History as NL All-Star Starter

10/25/2025

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Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher, was named the NL All-Star starter for 2025.
He posted a 1.97 ERA, 216 strikeouts, and a .199 opponent batting average, ranking among MLB's top pitchers.
He became the first pitcher to start consecutive All-Star Games in his first two seasons, which makes him likely to win NL Cy Young.
His 216 strikeouts are the most by a right-handed Pirates pitcher in the live-ball era.

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Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher, was named the NL All-Star starter for 2025.
He posted a 1.97 ERA, 216 strikeouts, and a .199 opponent batting average, ranking among MLB's top pitchers.
He became the first pitcher to start consecutive All-Star Games in his first two seasons, which makes him likely to win NL Cy Young.
His 216 strikeouts are the most by a right-handed Pirates pitcher in the live-ball era.