Skenes, velo at career low, lifted at 65 pitches taken in Miami (Top story). Photo by GETTY

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Skenes, velo at career low, lifted at 65 pitches

By José Negronin Miami

August 11, 2026

Unable to find a fastball achieving even 97 mph, still looking worn and weary, Paul Skenes was lifted by Don Kelly after 65 pitches in the Pirates' 2-0 loss to the Marlins tonight at loanDepot Park. There's no injury, all concerned insist, but ... Read More

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