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Paul Skenes Set for Second Straight Pirates Opening Day Start

Don Kelly confirmed Skenes will start Opening Day for Pittsburgh again, facing the Mets on March 26 in Flushing. The Pirates ace dominated in 2025, going 10-10 with a 1.97 ERA, 216 strikeouts and a 0.95 WHIP in 187.2 innings, further cementing his status as one of baseball’s elite young starters and Pittsburgh’s clear rotation anchor moving into 2026.