Paul Skenes is scheduled to start Monday against Mexico in pool play for the World Baseball Classic, Team USA manager MarkDeRosa said. He will also start today's exhibition game against the Giants in Scottsdale, Ariz. as a tuneup for the tournament.
The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner got three ups during a simulated game at Pirate City on Feb. 19 before throwing 53 pitches over 2 1/3 innings against the Braves in North Port, Fla. last week. He allowed a run on a hit and four walks while striking out four in his lone spring start.
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Skenes to start Monday vs. Mexico
Paul Skenes is scheduled to start Monday against Mexico in pool play for the World Baseball Classic, Team USA manager Mark DeRosa said. He will also start today's exhibition game against the Giants in Scottsdale, Ariz. as a tuneup for the tournament.
The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner got three ups during a simulated game at Pirate City on Feb. 19 before throwing 53 pitches over 2 1/3 innings against the Braves in North Port, Fla. last week. He allowed a run on a hit and four walks while striking out four in his lone spring start.
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