Skenes Starts Can’t Keep Slipping Away

Alex Stumpf looks at another frustrating Pirates series loss, this time to the Marlins, and why Pittsburgh’s 6-9 record in Paul Skenes starts is becoming a real problem. Skenes wasn’t perfect Sunday, but he gave the Pirates another quality start. The offense failed with runners in scoring position, the bullpen gave up key runs, and Pittsburgh once again failed to capitalize with its ace on the mound. Alex compares the Pirates’ inability to win Skenes starts with how Detroit has ridden Tarik Skubal starts into postseason contention. Subscribe to Alex’s Book Rule Bucs Substack: https://bookrulebucs.substack.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ZY250XUYiS-yX7xOQCdLA/join Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m #pittsburghpirates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.