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Pirates Star Paul Skenes Surprises Little League Practice
10 Jun
Summary
- Skenes visited a Little League practice unexpectedly after seeing lights on.
- He spent over two hours signing autographs and playing catch with kids.
- The pitcher's impromptu visit occurred just before his start against the Dodgers.
Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes made an unexpected stop at a local Little League practice on Monday night. He was driving past Vestal Field when he noticed the lights were still on and decided to join the children. Skenes spent more than two hours at the Ingomar Franklin Park Little League field, signing autographs, taking photos, and playing catch with the young athletes.
The impromptu visit delighted the 10- to 12-year-old players, who were described as starstruck. Skenes, preparing for his start against the Dodgers the following night, returned to a place where he first developed his love for baseball. The league president noted a significant increase in youth participation, attributing it to Skenes' popularity.
Ingomar Franklin Park Little League plans to honor Skenes with a custom jersey and care package. Skenes expressed that he loves baseball and remembers how special Little League was to him at that age. He politely declined a beer offered by coaches, stating he couldn't because he was pitching against the Dodgers the next day.
