With such lofty expectations, Skenes is likely hoping to turn his season around. He’s started 3-3, but has lost two of his last three games. In his loss to the Guardians, he only gave up two earned runs and walked just one batter. The run support was not there for the Pirates.

The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019. Miraculously, he has finished in the black twice. But wait there’s more. He showed his versatility by winning the Post’s NFL Best Bet crown last year.

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