Paul Skenes has remained in the news since my last beat. There was a video of him purposely avoiding Rowdy Tellez’s hand after a Pirates Victory. The video is now presumed to be a joke between two new teammates. This has brought a nice image of how the team chemistry is playing out. With the addition of Skenes to the rotation, the Pirates seem to be more of a closer-knit team. The Pirates look to be at their best since they started off hot in the 15 games of the season.
I asked students around the halls of Avonworth High to get their opinions of how Skenes has started his MLB career.
Junior Grace Rhode said, “I went to his MLB debut. I feel like the whole city was behind him at that moment.”
Senior Ryan Hetcko said, “I was impressed by his home opener. Me and my family went to watch. So far the start of his career has impressed me. I feel like he won’t stay in Pittsburgh for long. I think he will be in LA or New York in the near future.”
Everyone around the halls of Avonworth High School is saying Skenes lives up to the hype so far and will have a great MLB career.