"Bro just casually donated $17,000" - MLB fans laud 'philanthropic' Paul Skenes' huge donation to Gary Sinise Foundation
On Saturday, the MLB official account on X confirmed Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes' pledge to donate $100 for every strikeout he gets in his rookie season. Following Saturday's win over the New York Yankees, where Skenes struck out three in two innings of work, he ended his exceptional rookie season with 170 strikeouts.
Replying to the post, several fans commended Skenes' gesture.
"HE IS A LEGEND ON AND OFF THE DIAMOND," another fan tweeeted.
"Wow that is wonderful," another fan tweeted.
The Gary Sinise Foundation, which Skenes pledged to donate to, is a non-profit that aids veterans and first responders. Since its establishment in 2011, the foundation has generated over $300 million for its cause.
Paul Skenes strikes out Aaron Judge as Pirates spoil the party at Yankee Stadium
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Yankees 9-4 at Yankee Stadium on Friday, as the Bucs secured victory in the last series of their season. Five different pitchers took the mound for the Pirates in what was a bullpen game for the visitors. After clinching the AL East title with a 10-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, the Pinstripers have gone on to lose the next two games.
Ace Paul Skenes began the game and recorded two spotless innings as he struck out Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, the best batters in the league, with the former called out on strikes and the latter swinging through a breaking ball.
Having fallen behind in the race for the playoffs, the Pirates have looked to ensure manage Skenes' workload in the closing weeks of the season to ensure he is fit and firing in 2025. Hence, he only pitched two innings in Saturday's clash. With this, he ends a fantastic first year at the top level with a 1.96 ERA, 170 strikeouts and an 11-3 win/loss record.
Next, Skenes' side take on the Yankees one last time on Sunday, aiming to close their season on a high by sweeping the AL East champions.