PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes took down one of the best hitters in baseball in the 2025 All-Star Game at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Skenes started the All-Star Game for the National League,

Skenes has been incredible once again in 2025 and started the All-Star Game for the second consecutive season on Tuesday at Truist Park. He became the first pitcher in MLB history to start the event in each of his first two seasons, a testament to his early-career excellence.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes recorded the two fastest strike-three pitches in the history of the MLB All-Star Game.