Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes enjoyed yet another stellar start against the Miami Marlins at PNC Park on Monday night, as the rookie righthander struck out nine Marlins while allowing one earned run across six innings of work to earn his 10th win of the season.
After he was done for the day, Skenes, like a talented artist, took a moment to admire his work.
Cameras caught the Pirates pitcher in the dugout, with a teammate behind him, staring at the scoreboard and counting all nine of his strikeouts out loud. When he finished, Skenes smiled and turned away from the camera.
Paul Skenes counting his 9 Strikeouts. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/oFR5FhrSCL
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) September 10, 2024
All in a day's work for Skenes, who also set the Pirates' record for the most strikeouts in a single season by a rookie since 1900 after recording his first punchout in the top of the first inning.
143 Ks. 🔥
— MLB (@MLB) September 9, 2024
Paul Skenes now holds the @Pirates record for strikeouts by a rookie since 1900. pic.twitter.com/76UNRcQEmj
Skenes, 10-2 with a 2.10 ERA and 151 strikeouts in 120 innings pitched, remains in the running for the National League Rookie of the Year award, along with San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill.
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