The Tale of Two Pitchers: Pepiot vs. Skenes

The difference in pitching lines from Ryan Pepiot’s opening-day performance and Wednesday’s matinee was not extremely significant.

Pepiot’s Performance

On Friday, Pepiot worked six innings against the Rockies, allowing six hits, two runs (one earned) and one walk while striking out eight, throwing 85 pitches overall, 58 for strikes. On Wednesday, Pepiot worked five innings against the Pirates, allowing five hits, two runs, and three walks while striking out three, throwing 88 pitches overall, 56 for strikes.

The results were opposite, as were Pepiot’s perspective. On Friday, the Rays rallied to tie after Pepiot left the game and won on the Misner moment with a walk-off homer. However, on Wednesday, they could not catch up against Pirates ace Paul Skenes and lost 4-2 to the Pirates.

Skenes’ Dominance

Skenes, the 22-year-old pitcher, made Pepiot’s task more challenging by allowing only three hits. One of those hits was a single with two outs in the first to rookie Jake Mangum. Skenes struck out six batters while finishing strong with a 98-mph fastball to Jose Caballero.

Conclusion

Skenes showcased his pitching prowess, while Pepiot battled through a tough game. The Rays put up a fight, but ultimately fell short against the Pirates. Both pitchers displayed skill and determination on the field.

FAQs

1. Who were the pitchers involved in the game?

Ryan Pepiot and Paul Skenes were the starting pitchers in the game.

2. How did the Rays perform against Skenes?

The Rays hitters faced a tough challenge against Skenes but showed resilience in their at-bats.