Paul Skenes Selected as National League All-Star Game StarterPaul Skenes Selected as National League All-Star Game Starter Pittsburgh Pirates’ rising star Paul Skenes has been named the starting pitcher for the National League in the upcoming 2024 All-Star Game. Skenes, 22, has impressed since making his Major League debut in May, earning a 1.90 ERA, a 4-0 record, and 89 strikeouts in just 11 starts. He made headlines on Thursday with a dominant seven-inning no-hitter against the Milwaukee Brewers. Torey Lovullo, manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, surprised Skenes with the news on Friday’s episode of “The Dan Patrick Show.” Skenes’ selection marks a significant milestone for the Pirates, who have been struggling in recent seasons. His dominance has been a bright spot for the team, and his All-Star Game start is a testament to his talent and hard work. Skenes will become the fifth rookie pitcher to ever start an MLB All-Star Game, joining an elite group that includes Hideo Nomo, Fernando Valenzuela, Mark Fidrych, and Dave Stenhouse. He will take the mound for the NL on Tuesday, July 16, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Paul Skenes is ready for the Midsummer Classic.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have conquered Major League Baseball since he made his Major League Baseball debut in May. He will now start for the National League in the 2024 All-Star Game.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo shared the news with Skenes during a surprise appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show” on Friday.
Skenes, 22, made his first MLB start on May 11 against the Chicago Cubs. On Thursday, exactly two months after his MLB debut, Skenes threw seven no-hit innings in Milwaukee.
With 32 rookies named to the 2024 MLB All-Star roster, NBC Sports’ Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the biggest disappointments, why Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes should start and why the Phillies are the most dangerous team coming out of halftime.
The exit was just the latest example of Skenes’ dominance since arriving in the MLB. He currently has a 1.90 ERA, a 4-0 record and 89 strikeouts in 11 starts.
Skenes will take the mound for the NL on Tuesday, July 16 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. If he does, he will become the fifth rookie pitcher to ever start an MLB All-Star Game, joining Hideo Nomo (1995), Fernando Valenzuela (1981), Mark Fidrych (1976) and Dave Stenhouse (1962).
