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Paul Skenes continues to impress in his early major league career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, delivering a strong performance that unfortunately ended in a loss on Tuesday night. Despite his stellar pitching, allowing only two earned runs and striking out eight batters, it marked his first loss since his college days.
In the latest episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, hosts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterm debate whether the Pirates are squandering an opportunity to win with a standout pitcher like Skenes in their rotation. They also discuss the possibility of the team making a move before the trade deadline to bolster their struggling offense.
Additionally, the hosts delve into the challenges facing the New York Yankees and New York Mets as they battle it out in the Subway Series. They also analyze Clayton Kershaw’s return to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the significance of his performance for the team.
Later in the episode, Mintz and Shusterm address listener emails covering topics such as unique performance incentives in players’ contracts, the supposed curse on the Atlanta Braves, and the biggest trade rumor that never materialized.
Key Points:
- (2:15) – Pirates wasting a golden chance
- (9:43) – Yankees need to fix their lineup
- (16:33) – Where do the Mets go from here?
- (21:10) – Clayton Kershaw is returning
- (26:47) – We need to talk about…
- (33:44) – Listener mailbag
- (48:40) – Are the Braves cursed?
- (54:30) – The Mariners and their blown lead
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