2024 Topps Black & White #66, Paul Skenes ⭐
Tonight, Paul Skenes "The Magnificent" performed his final magic of the season with 6 IP, O Runs, 5 Hits, and 7 Ks, staking the Bucs to a 2-0 lead, which they squandered in the final 3 frames.
The Pirates have mastered the art of futility: strapping the most dominant pitcher in baseball with a 10–10 record despite his league-best 1.97 ERA. He deals goose eggs like a blackjack pro, and the Bucs lineup answers by folding before the cards are even dealt. It’s not just a lack of run support; it’s an organizational crime against pitching brilliance.
Bob Nutting, the Pirates Owner, is a disgrace to competitive baseball.
He is holding hostage the best pitcher in the league and chaining him to mediocrity. Ten wins, ten losses with an ERA under 2.00? That isn’t bad luck — it’s a crime against organized baseball.