Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenneth was named the team's first day starter in a matchup against the Miami Marlins on Thursday evening.
Skens, who won the National League Rookie of the Year Award last season, is trying to strike as many batters as possible.
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Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skens is turning his eyes from the outfield during a spring training training session held in Pirates City, Bradenton, Florida on February 17, 2025. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Immagn image)
He worked with the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) for a strikeout campaign. For each strikeout sken throw this season, he has pledged to donate $100 to the organization.
“We are extremely excited to partner again with the Gary Sinies Foundation and support veterans and first responders during the 2025 season,” he said in a news release. “There is incredible respect and admiration for men and women who sacrifice so much to protect and serve our community. GSF offers an incredible platform that has honored and supported so much for me.
Actor and humane Gary Sinise started the foundation in 2011 after spending the past decade volunteering with other organizations. Over the past decade, the foundation has expanded its service efforts, providing additional funding and outreach to the military, veterans, and the first responder community.
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skens will be streaming on March 1, 2025 during a spring training baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota, Florida. (AP photo/Stefannie Carblow, file)
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“We are very grateful and grateful to Paul for the incredible support of GSF and for this incredible offer and invitation to batting practices for top donors. Incredible! We have accomplished something amazing at the Gary Sinies Foundation.
“It's just a simple thing to go with my Cubs this season, Paul,” he added.
The foundation also invited MLB fans to join Skenes in his efforts to raise $100,000.
Skenes would like to personally thank the individual for making the biggest donation between the release on April 4th and the Pirates home opener. The person will get tickets and get tickets for the team's game with the New York Yankees.
Pittsburgh pitcher Paul Skens will pos for a media day at Pirates City in Bradenton, Florida on February 18, 2025. (Image of Kim KlementNeitzel-Immagn)
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It's the second season when Skenes partners with the Sinise Foundation. He recorded 170 strikeouts last season and came third in the National League Cy Young Awards poll.
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