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Story summary
- Paul Skenes said the 2026 World Baseball Classic lowered his velocity and raised his ERA.
- His fastball slowed from a 98.2 mph average in 2025 to 96.8 mph in 2026.
- Since mid-May, he posted a 4.73 ERA over 22 starts with four wins and nine losses.
- The Pirates finished 79-77, missed the wild-card, and trailed the Phillies by seven games.