Pirates' Paul Skenes ready to pitch near home in L.A.
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Pittsburgh Pirates rookie sensation Paul Skenes will get his first chance to pitch near home when he faces the host Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday.
The closest Skenes has pitched this season to nearby Orange County, where he grew up, was at Houston on July 29, when he gave up two runs (one earned) over six innings. On Sunday, Skenes (6-1, 1.99 ERA) allowed two runs over