Skenes Slump: Mechanics, Pressure, and Recovery | MLB News

Paul Skenes is in a rough patch, struggling with mechanics and confidence after a brutal two-month stretch—3-6, 5.01 ERA—and the Pirates are giving him extra rest to recharge. His altered stride, meant to sharpen his delivery, backfired, stripping away the nasty horizontal angle that made his fastball unhittable. Now, with velocity down and his signature spin and break less effective, hitters are catching up. The team’s patience and strategic rest may be exactly what he needs to bounce back from this slump and reclaim his dominant form.

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