Paul Skenes secured his 300th career strikeout against MattWallner in the fourth inning of his 43rd career start tonight against the Twins here at Target Field.
Skenes is the first Pirates pitcher and one of only 17 Major League Baseball pitchers all-time to record at least 300 strikeouts in his first 43 big-league starts, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Skenes is also one of five active pitchers to have accomplished that, joining elite company with SpencerStrider (376, 2022-23 with Atlanta), YuDarvish (348, 2012-13 with Texas), CorbinBurnes (340, 2019-22 with Milwaukee) and ShaneBieber (308, 2018-19 with Cleveland).
"It's sweet," Skenes said with a smile. "(David Bednar) told me after the game. It's nice. Just got to keep going."
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2:30 am - 07.12.2025MinneapolisPaul Skenes secured his 300th career strikeout against Matt Wallner in the fourth inning of his 43rd career start tonight against the Twins here at Target Field.
Skenes is the first Pirates pitcher and one of only 17 Major League Baseball pitchers all-time to record at least 300 strikeouts in his first 43 big-league starts, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Skenes is also one of five active pitchers to have accomplished that, joining elite company with Spencer Strider (376, 2022-23 with Atlanta), Yu Darvish (348, 2012-13 with Texas), Corbin Burnes (340, 2019-22 with Milwaukee) and Shane Bieber (308, 2018-19 with Cleveland).
"It's sweet," Skenes said with a smile. "(David Bednar) told me after the game. It's nice. Just got to keep going."
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