Paul Skenes' striking out Shohei Ohtani baffles fans in Dodgers' 3-0 loss vs. Pirates

Paul Skenes' striking out Shohei Ohtani baffles fans in Dodgers' 3-0 loss vs. Pirates

In a marquee matchup between Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, the Japanese superstar was made to look foolish.

The pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pirates of Pittsburgh was measured before the powerful Dodgers of Los Angeles and, of course, Shohei Ohtani, with whom he had three interesting duels. During the Friday day and passing the first game of the series between the two teams, there was the duel that many wanted to see and even, the possible reason why many fans attended the stadium or turned on their televisions. Skenes, pitcher sensation and promise of …

Paul Skenes vs. Shohei Ohtani 👀

Paul Skenes vs. Shohei Ohtani 👀

Pirates Ace Paul Skenes Wins All 3 Battles vs. Dodgers Superstar Shohei Ohtani

“Big on big.” That’s how Paul Skenes described his matchup with Shohei Ohtani after the Pittsburgh Pirates played the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park last season. Skenes, one of the top pitchers in baseball, and Ohtani, a once in a lifetime level talent, squared off twice last season. Both had success against each other. Skenes struck out Ohtani three times, but Ohtani hit a home run and a single in six at-bats against the Pirates’ ace. The two …