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Patriotism Drives Paul Skenes to Perform for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic

"There was a big part of me that was fully intent on serving in the military. This isn't serving, but it's a pretty close second," said Skenes. The Pirates' ace will start Team USA's game three against Mexico. "There's no bigger stage or no greater honor than wearing USA across your chest.” Skenes finished 2025 with a league-leading 1.97 ERA.