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Paul Skenes’ ERA Jumps to 3.95 After Struggles

8/21/2026

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Paul Skenes lasted 4 1/3 innings, allowing three earned runs, four walks and five strikeouts against Detroit.
His fastball fell to a career-low 95.8 mph on Aug. 11, down from a 96.8 mph season average.
Skenes’ season ERA rose to 3.95, more than double his career-high 1.96.
Despite the slump, he stays in the NL top-10 with 171 strikeouts and top-40 in ERA.

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Story summary

Paul Skenes lasted 4 1/3 innings, allowing three earned runs, four walks and five strikeouts against Detroit.
His fastball fell to a career-low 95.8 mph on Aug. 11, down from a 96.8 mph season average.
Skenes’ season ERA rose to 3.95, more than double his career-high 1.96.
Despite the slump, he stays in the NL top-10 with 171 strikeouts and top-40 in ERA.