Yes, Paul Skenes really is that good. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft made his debut less than a month ago, but it hasn't taken much for the former LSU star to prove he's the real deal.
Though four games, the rookie's recorded two wins for the Pirates, striking out 30 batters through 22 innings and averaging a 2.45 ERA. A rocket of an arm, he throws one of the fastest pitches in the league with a averaged 99.3 MPH fastball. No wonder he's allowed just 15 hits.
He faced the Cubs, Giants and Tigers but now comes an even bigger challenge: the Dodgers. One of the league's best teams at the plate heads to Pittsburgh for the first matchup of the season.
Who gets the call for the faceoff? Skenes. On Wednesday, the second game of the series, the rookie will face James Paxton as the Pirate chase .500 on the season.
Here's how to get tickets to see Skenes against Los Angeles.
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Tickets to see Paul Skenes in Pirates vs. Dodgers
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Paul Skenes will start his next game on Wednesday, June 5 in the second game of the Pirates-Dodgers series. Tickets for the matchup are available on StubHub.
The cheapest cost to see Wednesday's game is currently just $21. Seats behind the Pirates' dugout and along the third base line are available for an upgrade to about $90.
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Pirates schedule 2024
Skenes will start on the mound for Pittsburgh's first series game against the Cardinals on Tuesday, June 11.
Below is a close look at the Pirates' upcoming schedule.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| Wed., June 5 | vs. Dodgers | 6:40 p.m. | Buy now |
| Thurs., June 6 | vs. Dodgers | 6:40 p.m. | Buy now |
| Fri., June 7 | vs. Twins | 6:40 p.m. | Buy now |
| Sat., June 8 | vs. Twins | 4:05 p.m. | Buy now |
| Sun., June 9 | vs. Twins | 1:35 p.m. | Buy now |
| Tues., June 11 | at Cardinals | 7:45 p.m. | Buy now |
Dodgers schedule 2024
Below is a close look at Los Angeles's upcoming schedule.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
| Wed., June 5 | at Pirates | 6:40 p.m. | Buy now |
| Thurs., June 6 | at Pirates | 6:40 p.m. | Buy now |
| Fri., June 7 | at Yankees | 7:05 p.m. | Buy now |
| Sat., June 8 | at Yankees | 7:35 p.m. | Buy now |
| Sun., June 9 | at Yankees | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
| Tues., June 11 | vs. Rangers | 10:10 p.m. | Buy now |
